86/5 divided by 118/6

86/5 ÷ 118/6
=
258 295
Decimal: 0.874576
Percentage: 87.46%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    118/6 becomes 6/118
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/5 × 6/118
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 6 = 516    5 × 118 = 590
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/590 = 258/295

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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