229/3 divided by 260/5

229/3 ÷ 260/5
=
229 156
Mixed Number: 1 73/156
Decimal: 1.467949
Percentage: 146.79%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    260/5 becomes 5/260
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/3 × 5/260
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 5 = 1145    3 × 260 = 780
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1145/780 = 229/156

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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