257/5 divided by 261/3

257/5 ÷ 261/3
=
257 435
Decimal: 0.590805
Percentage: 59.08%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    261/3 becomes 3/261
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    257/5 × 3/261
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    257 × 3 = 771    5 × 261 = 1305
  4. 4
    Simplify
    771/1305 = 257/435

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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