159/5 divided by 255/3

159/5 ÷ 255/3
=
159 425
Decimal: 0.374118
Percentage: 37.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    255/3 becomes 3/255
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/5 × 3/255
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 3 = 477    5 × 255 = 1275
  4. 4
    Simplify
    477/1275 = 159/425

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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