144/5 divided by 162/3

144/5 ÷ 162/3
=
8 15
Decimal: 0.533333
Percentage: 53.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    162/3 becomes 3/162
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    144/5 × 3/162
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    144 × 3 = 432    5 × 162 = 810
  4. 4
    Simplify
    432/810 = 8/15

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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