51/4 divided by 24/5

51/4 ÷ 24/5
=
85 32
Mixed Number: 2 21/32
Decimal: 2.65625
Percentage: 265.63%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    24/5 becomes 5/24
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/4 × 5/24
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 5 = 255    4 × 24 = 96
  4. 4
    Simplify
    255/96 = 85/32

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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