159/5 divided by 228/3

159/5 ÷ 228/3
=
159 380
Decimal: 0.418421
Percentage: 41.84%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    228/3 becomes 3/228
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/5 × 3/228
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 3 = 477    5 × 228 = 1140
  4. 4
    Simplify
    477/1140 = 159/380

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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