162/5 divided by 196/3

162/5 ÷ 196/3
=
243 490
Decimal: 0.495918
Percentage: 49.59%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    196/3 becomes 3/196
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    162/5 × 3/196
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    162 × 3 = 486    5 × 196 = 980
  4. 4
    Simplify
    486/980 = 243/490

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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