172/5 divided by 174/6

172/5 ÷ 174/6
=
172 145
Mixed Number: 1 27/145
Decimal: 1.186207
Percentage: 118.62%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    174/6 becomes 6/174
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 6/174
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 6 = 1032    5 × 174 = 870
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1032/870 = 172/145

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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