86/3 divided by 78/4

86/3 ÷ 78/4
=
172 117
Mixed Number: 1 55/117
Decimal: 1.470085
Percentage: 147.01%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    78/4 becomes 4/78
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/3 × 4/78
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 4 = 344    3 × 78 = 234
  4. 4
    Simplify
    344/234 = 172/117

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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