159/5 divided by 240/3

159/5 ÷ 240/3
=
159 400
Decimal: 0.3975
Percentage: 39.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    240/3 becomes 3/240
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/5 × 3/240
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 3 = 477    5 × 240 = 1200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    477/1200 = 159/400

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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