178/3 divided by 178/5

178/3 ÷ 178/5
=
5 3
Mixed Number: 1 2/3
Decimal: 1.666667
Percentage: 166.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    178/5 becomes 5/178
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/3 × 5/178
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 5 = 890    3 × 178 = 534
  4. 4
    Simplify
    890/534 = 5/3

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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