51/2 divided by 123/4

51/2 ÷ 123/4
=
34 41
Decimal: 0.829268
Percentage: 82.93%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    123/4 becomes 4/123
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/2 × 4/123
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 4 = 204    2 × 123 = 246
  4. 4
    Simplify
    204/246 = 34/41

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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