24/3 divided by 17/5

24/3 ÷ 17/5
=
40 17
Mixed Number: 2 6/17
Decimal: 2.352941
Percentage: 235.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/5 becomes 5/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    24/3 × 5/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    24 × 5 = 120    3 × 17 = 51
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/51 = 40/17

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.

Try Another Calculation