178/5 divided by 86/3

178/5 ÷ 86/3
=
267 215
Mixed Number: 1 52/215
Decimal: 1.24186
Percentage: 124.19%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    86/3 becomes 3/86
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/5 × 3/86
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 3 = 534    5 × 86 = 430
  4. 4
    Simplify
    534/430 = 267/215

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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