16/3 divided by 17/5

16/3 ÷ 17/5
=
80 51
Mixed Number: 1 29/51
Decimal: 1.568627
Percentage: 156.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/5 becomes 5/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    16/3 × 5/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    16 × 5 = 80    3 × 17 = 51
  4. 4
    Simplify
    80/51 = 80/51

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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