185/5 divided by 259/3

185/5 ÷ 259/3
=
3 7
Decimal: 0.428571
Percentage: 42.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    259/3 becomes 3/259
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    185/5 × 3/259
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    185 × 3 = 555    5 × 259 = 1295
  4. 4
    Simplify
    555/1295 = 3/7

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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