187/3 divided by 140/5

187/3 ÷ 140/5
=
187 84
Mixed Number: 2 19/84
Decimal: 2.22619
Percentage: 222.62%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    140/5 becomes 5/140
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    187/3 × 5/140
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    187 × 5 = 935    3 × 140 = 420
  4. 4
    Simplify
    935/420 = 187/84

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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