53/4 divided by 81/2

53/4 ÷ 81/2
=
53 162
Decimal: 0.32716
Percentage: 32.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    81/2 becomes 2/81
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/4 × 2/81
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 2 = 106    4 × 81 = 324
  4. 4
    Simplify
    106/324 = 53/162

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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