173/3 divided by 120/5

173/3 ÷ 120/5
=
173 72
Mixed Number: 2 29/72
Decimal: 2.402778
Percentage: 240.28%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    120/5 becomes 5/120
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    173/3 × 5/120
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    173 × 5 = 865    3 × 120 = 360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    865/360 = 173/72

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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