143/3 divided by 157/5

143/3 ÷ 157/5
=
715 471
Mixed Number: 1 244/471
Decimal: 1.518047
Percentage: 151.8%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/5 becomes 5/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    143/3 × 5/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    143 × 5 = 715    3 × 157 = 471
  4. 4
    Simplify
    715/471 = 715/471

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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