159/5 divided by 178/6

159/5 ÷ 178/6
=
477 445
Mixed Number: 1 32/445
Decimal: 1.07191
Percentage: 107.19%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    178/6 becomes 6/178
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/5 × 6/178
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 6 = 954    5 × 178 = 890
  4. 4
    Simplify
    954/890 = 477/445

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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