140/5 divided by 71/3

140/5 ÷ 71/3
=
84 71
Mixed Number: 1 13/71
Decimal: 1.183099
Percentage: 118.31%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/3 becomes 3/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    140/5 × 3/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    140 × 3 = 420    5 × 71 = 355
  4. 4
    Simplify
    420/355 = 84/71

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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