159/6 divided by 79/3

159/6 ÷ 79/3
=
159 158
Mixed Number: 1 1/158
Decimal: 1.006329
Percentage: 100.63%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/3 becomes 3/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    159/6 × 3/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    159 × 3 = 477    6 × 79 = 474
  4. 4
    Simplify
    477/474 = 159/158

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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