144/3 divided by 178/5

144/3 ÷ 178/5
=
120 89
Mixed Number: 1 31/89
Decimal: 1.348315
Percentage: 134.83%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    178/5 becomes 5/178
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    144/3 × 5/178
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    144 × 5 = 720    3 × 178 = 534
  4. 4
    Simplify
    720/534 = 120/89

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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