159/3 divided by 85/4

159/3 ÷ 85/4
=
212 85
Mixed Number: 2 42/85
Decimal: 2.494118
Percentage: 249.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    85/4 becomes 4/85
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/3 × 4/85
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 4 = 636    3 × 85 = 255
  4. 4
    Simplify
    636/255 = 212/85

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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