172/5 divided by 197/3

172/5 ÷ 197/3
=
516 985
Decimal: 0.523858
Percentage: 52.39%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    197/3 becomes 3/197
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 3/197
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    5 × 197 = 985
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/985 = 516/985

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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