140/5 divided by 161/6

140/5 ÷ 161/6
=
24 23
Mixed Number: 1 1/23
Decimal: 1.043478
Percentage: 104.35%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    161/6 becomes 6/161
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/5 × 6/161
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 6 = 840    5 × 161 = 805
  4. 4
    Simplify
    840/805 = 24/23

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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