160/5 divided by 256/3

160/5 ÷ 256/3
=
3 8
Decimal: 0.375
Percentage: 37.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    256/3 becomes 3/256
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    160/5 × 3/256
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    160 × 3 = 480    5 × 256 = 1280
  4. 4
    Simplify
    480/1280 = 3/8

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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