173/4 divided by 71/4

173/4 ÷ 71/4
=
173 71
Mixed Number: 2 31/71
Decimal: 2.43662
Percentage: 243.66%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/4 becomes 4/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    173/4 × 4/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    173 × 4 = 692    4 × 71 = 284
  4. 4
    Simplify
    692/284 = 173/71

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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