51/3 divided by 74/5

51/3 ÷ 74/5
=
85 74
Mixed Number: 1 11/74
Decimal: 1.148649
Percentage: 114.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    74/5 becomes 5/74
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/3 × 5/74
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 5 = 255    3 × 74 = 222
  4. 4
    Simplify
    255/222 = 85/74

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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