187/5 divided by 231/3

187/5 ÷ 231/3
=
17 35
Decimal: 0.485714
Percentage: 48.57%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    231/3 becomes 3/231
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    187/5 × 3/231
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    187 × 3 = 561    5 × 231 = 1155
  4. 4
    Simplify
    561/1155 = 17/35

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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