51/4 divided by 45/2

51/4 ÷ 45/2
=
17 30
Decimal: 0.566667
Percentage: 56.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    45/2 becomes 2/45
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/4 × 2/45
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 2 = 102    4 × 45 = 180
  4. 4
    Simplify
    102/180 = 17/30

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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