140/5 divided by 158/6

140/5 ÷ 158/6
=
84 79
Mixed Number: 1 5/79
Decimal: 1.063291
Percentage: 106.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    158/6 becomes 6/158
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/5 × 6/158
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 6 = 840    5 × 158 = 790
  4. 4
    Simplify
    840/790 = 84/79

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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