142/2 divided by 261/3

142/2 ÷ 261/3
=
71 87
Decimal: 0.816092
Percentage: 81.61%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    261/3 becomes 3/261
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/2 × 3/261
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 3 = 426    2 × 261 = 522
  4. 4
    Simplify
    426/522 = 71/87

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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