140/5 divided by 179/6

140/5 ÷ 179/6
=
168 179
Decimal: 0.938547
Percentage: 93.85%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    179/6 becomes 6/179
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/5 × 6/179
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 6 = 840    5 × 179 = 895
  4. 4
    Simplify
    840/895 = 168/179

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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