229/5 divided by 237/3

229/5 ÷ 237/3
=
229 395
Decimal: 0.579747
Percentage: 57.97%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    237/3 becomes 3/237
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    229/5 × 3/237
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    229 × 3 = 687    5 × 237 = 1185
  4. 4
    Simplify
    687/1185 = 229/395

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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