159/3 divided by 214/5

159/3 ÷ 214/5
=
265 214
Mixed Number: 1 51/214
Decimal: 1.238318
Percentage: 123.83%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    214/5 becomes 5/214
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/3 × 5/214
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 5 = 795    3 × 214 = 642
  4. 4
    Simplify
    795/642 = 265/214

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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