51/3 divided by 53/5

51/3 ÷ 53/5
=
85 53
Mixed Number: 1 32/53
Decimal: 1.603774
Percentage: 160.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    53/5 becomes 5/53
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/3 × 5/53
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 5 = 255    3 × 53 = 159
  4. 4
    Simplify
    255/159 = 85/53

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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