131/3 divided by 85/5

131/3 ÷ 85/5
=
131 51
Mixed Number: 2 29/51
Decimal: 2.568627
Percentage: 256.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    85/5 becomes 5/85
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    131/3 × 5/85
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    131 × 5 = 655    3 × 85 = 255
  4. 4
    Simplify
    655/255 = 131/51

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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