59/3 divided by 59/5

59/3 ÷ 59/5
=
5 3
Mixed Number: 1 2/3
Decimal: 1.666667
Percentage: 166.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/5 becomes 5/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    59/3 × 5/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    59 × 5 = 295    3 × 59 = 177
  4. 4
    Simplify
    295/177 = 5/3

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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