140/5 divided by 156/3

140/5 ÷ 156/3
=
7 13
Decimal: 0.538462
Percentage: 53.85%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    156/3 becomes 3/156
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/5 × 3/156
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 3 = 420    5 × 156 = 780
  4. 4
    Simplify
    420/780 = 7/13

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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