178/5 divided by 270/3

178/5 ÷ 270/3
=
89 225
Decimal: 0.395556
Percentage: 39.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    270/3 becomes 3/270
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/5 × 3/270
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 3 = 534    5 × 270 = 1350
  4. 4
    Simplify
    534/1350 = 89/225

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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