157/5 divided by 253/3

157/5 ÷ 253/3
=
471 1265
Decimal: 0.372332
Percentage: 37.23%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    253/3 becomes 3/253
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/5 × 3/253
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 3 = 471    5 × 253 = 1265
  4. 4
    Simplify
    471/1265 = 471/1265

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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