140/3 divided by 157/6

140/3 ÷ 157/6
=
280 157
Mixed Number: 1 123/157
Decimal: 1.783439
Percentage: 178.34%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/6 becomes 6/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/3 × 6/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 6 = 840    3 × 157 = 471
  4. 4
    Simplify
    840/471 = 280/157

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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