53/5 divided by 158/6

53/5 ÷ 158/6
=
159 395
Decimal: 0.402532
Percentage: 40.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    158/6 becomes 6/158
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/5 × 6/158
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 6 = 318    5 × 158 = 790
  4. 4
    Simplify
    318/790 = 159/395

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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