71/2 divided by 39/3

71/2 ÷ 39/3
=
71 26
Mixed Number: 2 19/26
Decimal: 2.730769
Percentage: 273.08%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    39/3 becomes 3/39
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/2 × 3/39
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 3 = 213    2 × 39 = 78
  4. 4
    Simplify
    213/78 = 71/26

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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