229/2 divided by 157/3

229/2 ÷ 157/3
=
687 314
Mixed Number: 2 59/314
Decimal: 2.187898
Percentage: 218.79%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/3 becomes 3/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/2 × 3/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 3 = 687    2 × 157 = 314
  4. 4
    Simplify
    687/314 = 687/314

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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