172/6 divided by 84/3

172/6 ÷ 84/3
=
43 42
Mixed Number: 1 1/42
Decimal: 1.02381
Percentage: 102.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/3 becomes 3/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    172/6 × 3/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    172 × 3 = 516    6 × 84 = 504
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/504 = 43/42

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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