56/5 divided by 172/3

56/5 ÷ 172/3
=
42 215
Decimal: 0.195349
Percentage: 19.53%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    172/3 becomes 3/172
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/5 × 3/172
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 3 = 168    5 × 172 = 860
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/860 = 42/215

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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