51/2 divided by 119/3

51/2 ÷ 119/3
=
9 14
Decimal: 0.642857
Percentage: 64.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    119/3 becomes 3/119
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/2 × 3/119
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 3 = 153    2 × 119 = 238
  4. 4
    Simplify
    153/238 = 9/14

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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