51/4 divided by 43/5

51/4 ÷ 43/5
=
255 172
Mixed Number: 1 83/172
Decimal: 1.482558
Percentage: 148.26%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    43/5 becomes 5/43
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/4 × 5/43
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 5 = 255    4 × 43 = 172
  4. 4
    Simplify
    255/172 = 255/172

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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