173/3 divided by 196/4

173/3 ÷ 196/4
=
173 147
Mixed Number: 1 26/147
Decimal: 1.176871
Percentage: 117.69%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    196/4 becomes 4/196
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    173/3 × 4/196
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    173 × 4 = 692    3 × 196 = 588
  4. 4
    Simplify
    692/588 = 173/147

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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