5/3 divided by 17/6

5/3 ÷ 17/6
=
10 17
Decimal: 0.588235
Percentage: 58.82%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/6 becomes 6/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/3 × 6/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 6 = 30    3 × 17 = 51
  4. 4
    Simplify
    30/51 = 10/17

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.

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