78/2 divided by 59/3

78/2 ÷ 59/3
=
117 59
Mixed Number: 1 58/59
Decimal: 1.983051
Percentage: 198.31%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/3 becomes 3/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    78/2 × 3/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    78 × 3 = 234    2 × 59 = 118
  4. 4
    Simplify
    234/118 = 117/59

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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