86/5 divided by 40/6

86/5 ÷ 40/6
=
129 50
Mixed Number: 2 29/50
Decimal: 2.58
Percentage: 258%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/6 becomes 6/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/5 × 6/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 6 = 516    5 × 40 = 200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/200 = 129/50

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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