161/2 divided by 231/3

161/2 ÷ 231/3
=
23 22
Mixed Number: 1 1/22
Decimal: 1.045455
Percentage: 104.55%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    231/3 becomes 3/231
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    161/2 × 3/231
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    161 × 3 = 483    2 × 231 = 462
  4. 4
    Simplify
    483/462 = 23/22

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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