81/2 divided by 173/3

81/2 ÷ 173/3
=
243 346
Decimal: 0.702312
Percentage: 70.23%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    173/3 becomes 3/173
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    81/2 × 3/173
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    81 × 3 = 243    2 × 173 = 346
  4. 4
    Simplify
    243/346 = 243/346

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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