157/3 divided by 217/5

157/3 ÷ 217/5
=
785 651
Mixed Number: 1 134/651
Decimal: 1.205837
Percentage: 120.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    217/5 becomes 5/217
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/3 × 5/217
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 5 = 785    3 × 217 = 651
  4. 4
    Simplify
    785/651 = 785/651

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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