159/2 divided by 139/3

159/2 ÷ 139/3
=
477 278
Mixed Number: 1 199/278
Decimal: 1.715827
Percentage: 171.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    139/3 becomes 3/139
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/2 × 3/139
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 3 = 477    2 × 139 = 278
  4. 4
    Simplify
    477/278 = 477/278

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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