229/3 divided by 239/5

229/3 ÷ 239/5
=
1145 717
Mixed Number: 1 428/717
Decimal: 1.596932
Percentage: 159.69%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    239/5 becomes 5/239
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/3 × 5/239
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 5 = 1145    3 × 239 = 717
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1145/717 = 1145/717

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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