272/4 divided by 171/2

272/4 ÷ 171/2
=
136 171
Decimal: 0.795322
Percentage: 79.53%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    171/2 becomes 2/171
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    272/4 × 2/171
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    272 × 2 = 544    4 × 171 = 684
  4. 4
    Simplify
    544/684 = 136/171

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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