172/5 divided by 171/3

172/5 ÷ 171/3
=
172 285
Decimal: 0.603509
Percentage: 60.35%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    171/3 becomes 3/171
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 3/171
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    5 × 171 = 855
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/855 = 172/285

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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