159/3 divided by 171/5

159/3 ÷ 171/5
=
265 171
Mixed Number: 1 94/171
Decimal: 1.549708
Percentage: 154.97%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    171/5 becomes 5/171
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/3 × 5/171
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 5 = 795    3 × 171 = 513
  4. 4
    Simplify
    795/513 = 265/171

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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