140/5 divided by 229/3

140/5 ÷ 229/3
=
84 229
Decimal: 0.366812
Percentage: 36.68%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    229/3 becomes 3/229
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/5 × 3/229
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 3 = 420    5 × 229 = 1145
  4. 4
    Simplify
    420/1145 = 84/229

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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