161/5 divided by 243/3

161/5 ÷ 243/3
=
161 405
Decimal: 0.397531
Percentage: 39.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    243/3 becomes 3/243
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    161/5 × 3/243
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    161 × 3 = 483    5 × 243 = 1215
  4. 4
    Simplify
    483/1215 = 161/405

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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