178/5 divided by 140/3

178/5 ÷ 140/3
=
267 350
Decimal: 0.762857
Percentage: 76.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    140/3 becomes 3/140
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/5 × 3/140
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 3 = 534    5 × 140 = 700
  4. 4
    Simplify
    534/700 = 267/350

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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