71/3 divided by 17/4

71/3 ÷ 17/4
=
284 51
Mixed Number: 5 29/51
Decimal: 5.568627
Percentage: 556.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/4 becomes 4/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/3 × 4/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 4 = 284    3 × 17 = 51
  4. 4
    Simplify
    284/51 = 284/51

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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