159/5 divided by 243/3

159/5 ÷ 243/3
=
53 135
Decimal: 0.392593
Percentage: 39.26%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    243/3 becomes 3/243
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/5 × 3/243
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 3 = 477    5 × 243 = 1215
  4. 4
    Simplify
    477/1215 = 53/135

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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