144/3 divided by 138/5

144/3 ÷ 138/5
=
40 23
Mixed Number: 1 17/23
Decimal: 1.73913
Percentage: 173.91%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    138/5 becomes 5/138
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    144/3 × 5/138
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    144 × 5 = 720    3 × 138 = 414
  4. 4
    Simplify
    720/414 = 40/23

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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