159/3 divided by 179/4

159/3 ÷ 179/4
=
212 179
Mixed Number: 1 33/179
Decimal: 1.184358
Percentage: 118.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    179/4 becomes 4/179
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/3 × 4/179
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 4 = 636    3 × 179 = 537
  4. 4
    Simplify
    636/537 = 212/179

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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