68/3 divided by 78/5

68/3 ÷ 78/5
=
170 117
Mixed Number: 1 53/117
Decimal: 1.452991
Percentage: 145.3%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    78/5 becomes 5/78
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    68/3 × 5/78
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    68 × 5 = 340    3 × 78 = 234
  4. 4
    Simplify
    340/234 = 170/117

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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