224/5 divided by 272/3

224/5 ÷ 272/3
=
42 85
Decimal: 0.494118
Percentage: 49.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    272/3 becomes 3/272
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    224/5 × 3/272
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    224 × 3 = 672    5 × 272 = 1360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    672/1360 = 42/85

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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