170/2 divided by 261/3

170/2 ÷ 261/3
=
85 87
Decimal: 0.977011
Percentage: 97.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    261/3 becomes 3/261
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    170/2 × 3/261
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    170 × 3 = 510    2 × 261 = 522
  4. 4
    Simplify
    510/522 = 85/87

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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