179/5 divided by 178/6

179/5 ÷ 178/6
=
537 445
Mixed Number: 1 92/445
Decimal: 1.206742
Percentage: 120.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    178/6 becomes 6/178
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    179/5 × 6/178
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    179 × 6 = 1074    5 × 178 = 890
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1074/890 = 537/445

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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