140/2 divided by 261/3

140/2 ÷ 261/3
=
70 87
Decimal: 0.804598
Percentage: 80.46%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    261/3 becomes 3/261
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/2 × 3/261
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 3 = 420    2 × 261 = 522
  4. 4
    Simplify
    420/522 = 70/87

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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