179/5 divided by 240/3

179/5 ÷ 240/3
=
179 400
Decimal: 0.4475
Percentage: 44.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    240/3 becomes 3/240
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    179/5 × 3/240
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    179 × 3 = 537    5 × 240 = 1200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    537/1200 = 179/400

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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