229/2 divided by 257/3

229/2 ÷ 257/3
=
687 514
Mixed Number: 1 173/514
Decimal: 1.336576
Percentage: 133.66%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    257/3 becomes 3/257
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/2 × 3/257
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 3 = 687    2 × 257 = 514
  4. 4
    Simplify
    687/514 = 687/514

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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