178/3 divided by 160/5

178/3 ÷ 160/5
=
89 48
Mixed Number: 1 41/48
Decimal: 1.854167
Percentage: 185.42%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    160/5 becomes 5/160
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/3 × 5/160
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 5 = 890    3 × 160 = 480
  4. 4
    Simplify
    890/480 = 89/48

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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