86/5 divided by 51/3

86/5 ÷ 51/3
=
86 85
Mixed Number: 1 1/85
Decimal: 1.011765
Percentage: 101.18%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    51/3 becomes 3/51
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/5 × 3/51
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 3 = 258    5 × 51 = 255
  4. 4
    Simplify
    258/255 = 86/85

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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