218/3 divided by 240/5

218/3 ÷ 240/5
=
109 72
Mixed Number: 1 37/72
Decimal: 1.513889
Percentage: 151.39%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    240/5 becomes 5/240
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    218/3 × 5/240
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    218 × 5 = 1090    3 × 240 = 720
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1090/720 = 109/72

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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