53/5 divided by 173/3

53/5 ÷ 173/3
=
159 865
Decimal: 0.183815
Percentage: 18.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    173/3 becomes 3/173
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/5 × 3/173
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 3 = 159    5 × 173 = 865
  4. 4
    Simplify
    159/865 = 159/865

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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