157/5 divided by 231/3

157/5 ÷ 231/3
=
157 385
Decimal: 0.407792
Percentage: 40.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    231/3 becomes 3/231
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/5 × 3/231
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 3 = 471    5 × 231 = 1155
  4. 4
    Simplify
    471/1155 = 157/385

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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