172/5 divided by 188/3

172/5 ÷ 188/3
=
129 235
Decimal: 0.548936
Percentage: 54.89%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    188/3 becomes 3/188
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 3/188
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    5 × 188 = 940
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/940 = 129/235

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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