229/3 divided by 250/5

229/3 ÷ 250/5
=
229 150
Mixed Number: 1 79/150
Decimal: 1.526667
Percentage: 152.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    250/5 becomes 5/250
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/3 × 5/250
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 5 = 1145    3 × 250 = 750
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1145/750 = 229/150

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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