159/3 divided by 140/6

159/3 ÷ 140/6
=
159 70
Mixed Number: 2 19/70
Decimal: 2.271429
Percentage: 227.14%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    140/6 becomes 6/140
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/3 × 6/140
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 6 = 954    3 × 140 = 420
  4. 4
    Simplify
    954/420 = 159/70

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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