161/2 divided by 144/3

161/2 ÷ 144/3
=
161 96
Mixed Number: 1 65/96
Decimal: 1.677083
Percentage: 167.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/3 becomes 3/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    161/2 × 3/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    161 × 3 = 483    2 × 144 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    483/288 = 161/96

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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