178/5 divided by 238/3

178/5 ÷ 238/3
=
267 595
Decimal: 0.448739
Percentage: 44.87%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    238/3 becomes 3/238
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/5 × 3/238
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 3 = 534    5 × 238 = 1190
  4. 4
    Simplify
    534/1190 = 267/595

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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