178/2 divided by 271/3

178/2 ÷ 271/3
=
267 271
Decimal: 0.98524
Percentage: 98.52%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    271/3 becomes 3/271
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/2 × 3/271
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 3 = 534    2 × 271 = 542
  4. 4
    Simplify
    534/542 = 267/271

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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