51/4 divided by 43/2

51/4 ÷ 43/2
=
51 86
Decimal: 0.593023
Percentage: 59.3%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    43/2 becomes 2/43
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/4 × 2/43
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 2 = 102    4 × 43 = 172
  4. 4
    Simplify
    102/172 = 51/86

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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