212/3 divided by 224/5

212/3 ÷ 224/5
=
265 168
Mixed Number: 1 97/168
Decimal: 1.577381
Percentage: 157.74%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    224/5 becomes 5/224
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    212/3 × 5/224
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    212 × 5 = 1060    3 × 224 = 672
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1060/672 = 265/168

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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