45/5 divided by 173/3

45/5 ÷ 173/3
=
27 173
Decimal: 0.156069
Percentage: 15.61%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    173/3 becomes 3/173
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    45/5 × 3/173
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    45 × 3 = 135    5 × 173 = 865
  4. 4
    Simplify
    135/865 = 27/173

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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