142/7 divided by 159/7

142/7 ÷ 159/7
=
142 159
Decimal: 0.893082
Percentage: 89.31%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/7 becomes 7/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    142/7 × 7/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    142 × 7 = 994    7 × 159 = 1113
  4. 4
    Simplify
    994/1113 = 142/159

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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