142/3 divided by 157/6

142/3 ÷ 157/6
=
284 157
Mixed Number: 1 127/157
Decimal: 1.808917
Percentage: 180.89%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/6 becomes 6/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/3 × 6/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 6 = 852    3 × 157 = 471
  4. 4
    Simplify
    852/471 = 284/157

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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