142/5 divided by 216/3

142/5 ÷ 216/3
=
71 180
Decimal: 0.394444
Percentage: 39.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    216/3 becomes 3/216
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/5 × 3/216
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 3 = 426    5 × 216 = 1080
  4. 4
    Simplify
    426/1080 = 71/180

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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