174/5 divided by 261/3

174/5 ÷ 261/3
=
2 5
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    261/3 becomes 3/261
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    174/5 × 3/261
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    174 × 3 = 522    5 × 261 = 1305
  4. 4
    Simplify
    522/1305 = 2/5

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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