71/2 divided by 84/3

71/2 ÷ 84/3
=
71 56
Mixed Number: 1 15/56
Decimal: 1.267857
Percentage: 126.79%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/3 becomes 3/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/2 × 3/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 3 = 213    2 × 84 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    213/168 = 71/56

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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