86/2 divided by 217/3

86/2 ÷ 217/3
=
129 217
Decimal: 0.59447
Percentage: 59.45%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    217/3 becomes 3/217
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/2 × 3/217
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 3 = 258    2 × 217 = 434
  4. 4
    Simplify
    258/434 = 129/217

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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