157/5 divided by 78/3

157/5 ÷ 78/3
=
157 130
Mixed Number: 1 27/130
Decimal: 1.207692
Percentage: 120.77%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    78/3 becomes 3/78
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    157/5 × 3/78
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    157 × 3 = 471    5 × 78 = 390
  4. 4
    Simplify
    471/390 = 157/130

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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