85/5 divided by 84/6

85/5 ÷ 84/6
=
17 14
Mixed Number: 1 3/14
Decimal: 1.214286
Percentage: 121.43%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/6 becomes 6/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    85/5 × 6/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    85 × 6 = 510    5 × 84 = 420
  4. 4
    Simplify
    510/420 = 17/14

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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