173/2 divided by 172/4

173/2 ÷ 172/4
=
173 86
Mixed Number: 2 1/86
Decimal: 2.011628
Percentage: 201.16%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    172/4 becomes 4/172
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    173/2 × 4/172
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    173 × 4 = 692    2 × 172 = 344
  4. 4
    Simplify
    692/344 = 173/86

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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