131/2 divided by 159/3

131/2 ÷ 159/3
=
131 106
Mixed Number: 1 25/106
Decimal: 1.235849
Percentage: 123.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/3 becomes 3/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    131/2 × 3/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    131 × 3 = 393    2 × 159 = 318
  4. 4
    Simplify
    393/318 = 131/106

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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