271/4 divided by 172/2

271/4 ÷ 172/2
=
271 344
Decimal: 0.787791
Percentage: 78.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    172/2 becomes 2/172
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    271/4 × 2/172
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    271 × 2 = 542    4 × 172 = 688
  4. 4
    Simplify
    542/688 = 271/344

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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