172/5 divided by 175/3

172/5 ÷ 175/3
=
516 875
Decimal: 0.589714
Percentage: 58.97%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    175/3 becomes 3/175
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 3/175
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    5 × 175 = 875
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/875 = 516/875

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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