81/2 divided by 218/3

81/2 ÷ 218/3
=
243 436
Decimal: 0.557339
Percentage: 55.73%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    218/3 becomes 3/218
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    81/2 × 3/218
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    81 × 3 = 243    2 × 218 = 436
  4. 4
    Simplify
    243/436 = 243/436

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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