159/3 divided by 208/5

159/3 ÷ 208/5
=
265 208
Mixed Number: 1 57/208
Decimal: 1.274038
Percentage: 127.4%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    208/5 becomes 5/208
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/3 × 5/208
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 5 = 795    3 × 208 = 624
  4. 4
    Simplify
    795/624 = 265/208

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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