231/3 divided by 255/5

231/3 ÷ 255/5
=
77 51
Mixed Number: 1 26/51
Decimal: 1.509804
Percentage: 150.98%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    255/5 becomes 5/255
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    231/3 × 5/255
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    231 × 5 = 1155    3 × 255 = 765
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1155/765 = 77/51

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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