173/4 divided by 243/2

173/4 ÷ 243/2
=
173 486
Decimal: 0.355967
Percentage: 35.6%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    243/2 becomes 2/243
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    173/4 × 2/243
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    173 × 2 = 346    4 × 243 = 972
  4. 4
    Simplify
    346/972 = 173/486

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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