144/3 divided by 140/5

144/3 ÷ 140/5
=
12 7
Mixed Number: 1 5/7
Decimal: 1.714286
Percentage: 171.43%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    140/5 becomes 5/140
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    144/3 × 5/140
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    144 × 5 = 720    3 × 140 = 420
  4. 4
    Simplify
    720/420 = 12/7

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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