156/3 divided by 159/5

156/3 ÷ 159/5
=
260 159
Mixed Number: 1 101/159
Decimal: 1.63522
Percentage: 163.52%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/5 becomes 5/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    156/3 × 5/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    156 × 5 = 780    3 × 159 = 477
  4. 4
    Simplify
    780/477 = 260/159

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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