86/5 divided by 142/6

86/5 ÷ 142/6
=
258 355
Decimal: 0.726761
Percentage: 72.68%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    142/6 becomes 6/142
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/5 × 6/142
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 6 = 516    5 × 142 = 710
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/710 = 258/355

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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