140/5 divided by 171/6

140/5 ÷ 171/6
=
56 57
Decimal: 0.982456
Percentage: 98.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    171/6 becomes 6/171
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/5 × 6/171
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 6 = 840    5 × 171 = 855
  4. 4
    Simplify
    840/855 = 56/57

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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