231/3 divided by 253/5

231/3 ÷ 253/5
=
35 23
Mixed Number: 1 12/23
Decimal: 1.521739
Percentage: 152.17%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    253/5 becomes 5/253
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    231/3 × 5/253
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    231 × 5 = 1155    3 × 253 = 759
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1155/759 = 35/23

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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