178/2 divided by 278/3

178/2 ÷ 278/3
=
267 278
Decimal: 0.960432
Percentage: 96.04%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    278/3 becomes 3/278
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/2 × 3/278
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 3 = 534    2 × 278 = 556
  4. 4
    Simplify
    534/556 = 267/278

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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