85/4 divided by 71/2

85/4 ÷ 71/2
=
85 142
Decimal: 0.598592
Percentage: 59.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/2 becomes 2/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    85/4 × 2/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    85 × 2 = 170    4 × 71 = 284
  4. 4
    Simplify
    170/284 = 85/142

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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