174/3 divided by 159/5

174/3 ÷ 159/5
=
290 159
Mixed Number: 1 131/159
Decimal: 1.823899
Percentage: 182.39%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/5 becomes 5/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    174/3 × 5/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    174 × 5 = 870    3 × 159 = 477
  4. 4
    Simplify
    870/477 = 290/159

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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