142/5 divided by 159/3

142/5 ÷ 159/3
=
142 265
Decimal: 0.535849
Percentage: 53.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/3 becomes 3/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/5 × 3/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 3 = 426    5 × 159 = 795
  4. 4
    Simplify
    426/795 = 142/265

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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