9/3 divided by 17/5

9/3 ÷ 17/5
=
15 17
Decimal: 0.882353
Percentage: 88.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/5 becomes 5/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    9/3 × 5/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    9 × 5 = 45    3 × 17 = 51
  4. 4
    Simplify
    45/51 = 15/17

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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