165/5 divided by 255/3

165/5 ÷ 255/3
=
33 85
Decimal: 0.388235
Percentage: 38.82%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    255/3 becomes 3/255
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    165/5 × 3/255
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    165 × 3 = 495    5 × 255 = 1275
  4. 4
    Simplify
    495/1275 = 33/85

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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