229/2 divided by 280/3

229/2 ÷ 280/3
=
687 560
Mixed Number: 1 127/560
Decimal: 1.226786
Percentage: 122.68%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    280/3 becomes 3/280
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/2 × 3/280
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 3 = 687    2 × 280 = 560
  4. 4
    Simplify
    687/560 = 687/560

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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