172/5 divided by 254/3

172/5 ÷ 254/3
=
258 635
Decimal: 0.406299
Percentage: 40.63%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    254/3 becomes 3/254
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/5 × 3/254
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    5 × 254 = 1270
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/1270 = 258/635

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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