159/3 divided by 100/5

159/3 ÷ 100/5
=
53 20
Mixed Number: 2 13/20
Decimal: 2.65
Percentage: 265%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    100/5 becomes 5/100
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/3 × 5/100
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 5 = 795    3 × 100 = 300
  4. 4
    Simplify
    795/300 = 53/20

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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