31/2 divided by 84/3

31/2 ÷ 84/3
=
31 56
Decimal: 0.553571
Percentage: 55.36%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/3 becomes 3/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    31/2 × 3/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    31 × 3 = 93    2 × 84 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    93/168 = 31/56

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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