51/3 divided by 23/5

51/3 ÷ 23/5
=
85 23
Mixed Number: 3 16/23
Decimal: 3.695652
Percentage: 369.57%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    23/5 becomes 5/23
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/3 × 5/23
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 5 = 255    3 × 23 = 69
  4. 4
    Simplify
    255/69 = 85/23

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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