78/3 divided by 172/4

78/3 ÷ 172/4
=
26 43
Decimal: 0.604651
Percentage: 60.47%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    172/4 becomes 4/172
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    78/3 × 4/172
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    78 × 4 = 312    3 × 172 = 516
  4. 4
    Simplify
    312/516 = 26/43

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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