86/5 divided by 99/6

86/5 ÷ 99/6
=
172 165
Mixed Number: 1 7/165
Decimal: 1.042424
Percentage: 104.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    99/6 becomes 6/99
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/5 × 6/99
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 6 = 516    5 × 99 = 495
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/495 = 172/165

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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