158/3 divided by 86/5

158/3 ÷ 86/5
=
395 129
Mixed Number: 3 8/129
Decimal: 3.062016
Percentage: 306.2%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    86/5 becomes 5/86
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    158/3 × 5/86
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    158 × 5 = 790    3 × 86 = 258
  4. 4
    Simplify
    790/258 = 395/129

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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