217/3 divided by 229/5

217/3 ÷ 229/5
=
1085 687
Mixed Number: 1 398/687
Decimal: 1.57933
Percentage: 157.93%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    229/5 becomes 5/229
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    217/3 × 5/229
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    217 × 5 = 1085    3 × 229 = 687
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1085/687 = 1085/687

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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