178/3 divided by 115/5

178/3 ÷ 115/5
=
178 69
Mixed Number: 2 40/69
Decimal: 2.57971
Percentage: 257.97%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    115/5 becomes 5/115
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/3 × 5/115
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 5 = 890    3 × 115 = 345
  4. 4
    Simplify
    890/345 = 178/69

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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