157/5 divided by 259/3

157/5 ÷ 259/3
=
471 1295
Decimal: 0.363707
Percentage: 36.37%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    259/3 becomes 3/259
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/5 × 3/259
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 3 = 471    5 × 259 = 1295
  4. 4
    Simplify
    471/1295 = 471/1295

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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