85/5 divided by 97/3

85/5 ÷ 97/3
=
51 97
Decimal: 0.525773
Percentage: 52.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    97/3 becomes 3/97
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    85/5 × 3/97
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    85 × 3 = 255    5 × 97 = 485
  4. 4
    Simplify
    255/485 = 51/97

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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