51/2 divided by 89/3

51/2 ÷ 89/3
=
153 178
Decimal: 0.859551
Percentage: 85.96%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    89/3 becomes 3/89
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/2 × 3/89
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 3 = 153    2 × 89 = 178
  4. 4
    Simplify
    153/178 = 153/178

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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