86/5 divided by 18/3

86/5 ÷ 18/3
=
43 15
Mixed Number: 2 13/15
Decimal: 2.866667
Percentage: 286.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    18/3 becomes 3/18
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/5 × 3/18
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 3 = 258    5 × 18 = 90
  4. 4
    Simplify
    258/90 = 43/15

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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