231/2 divided by 240/3

231/2 ÷ 240/3
=
231 160
Mixed Number: 1 71/160
Decimal: 1.44375
Percentage: 144.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    240/3 becomes 3/240
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    231/2 × 3/240
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    231 × 3 = 693    2 × 240 = 480
  4. 4
    Simplify
    693/480 = 231/160

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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