26/5 divided by 86/3

26/5 ÷ 86/3
=
39 215
Decimal: 0.181395
Percentage: 18.14%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    86/3 becomes 3/86
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    26/5 × 3/86
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    26 × 3 = 78    5 × 86 = 430
  4. 4
    Simplify
    78/430 = 39/215

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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