140/3 divided by 179/5

140/3 ÷ 179/5
=
700 537
Mixed Number: 1 163/537
Decimal: 1.303538
Percentage: 130.35%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    179/5 becomes 5/179
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/3 × 5/179
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 5 = 700    3 × 179 = 537
  4. 4
    Simplify
    700/537 = 700/537

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.

Try Another Calculation