144/3 divided by 79/5

144/3 ÷ 79/5
=
240 79
Mixed Number: 3 3/79
Decimal: 3.037975
Percentage: 303.8%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/5 becomes 5/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    144/3 × 5/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    144 × 5 = 720    3 × 79 = 237
  4. 4
    Simplify
    720/237 = 240/79

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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