53/3 divided by 85/5

53/3 ÷ 85/5
=
53 51
Mixed Number: 1 2/51
Decimal: 1.039216
Percentage: 103.92%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    85/5 becomes 5/85
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/3 × 5/85
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 5 = 265    3 × 85 = 255
  4. 4
    Simplify
    265/255 = 53/51

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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