58/2 divided by 159/3

58/2 ÷ 159/3
=
29 53
Decimal: 0.54717
Percentage: 54.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/3 becomes 3/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    58/2 × 3/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    58 × 3 = 174    2 × 159 = 318
  4. 4
    Simplify
    174/318 = 29/53

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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