56/6 divided by 17/3

56/6 ÷ 17/3
=
28 17
Mixed Number: 1 11/17
Decimal: 1.647059
Percentage: 164.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/3 becomes 3/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/6 × 3/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 3 = 168    6 × 17 = 102
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/102 = 28/17

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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