157/3 divided by 165/5

157/3 ÷ 165/5
=
157 99
Mixed Number: 1 58/99
Decimal: 1.585859
Percentage: 158.59%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    165/5 becomes 5/165
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/3 × 5/165
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 5 = 785    3 × 165 = 495
  4. 4
    Simplify
    785/495 = 157/99

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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