159/5 divided by 188/6

159/5 ÷ 188/6
=
477 470
Mixed Number: 1 7/470
Decimal: 1.014894
Percentage: 101.49%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    188/6 becomes 6/188
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/5 × 6/188
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 6 = 954    5 × 188 = 940
  4. 4
    Simplify
    954/940 = 477/470

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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