231/3 divided by 273/5

231/3 ÷ 273/5
=
55 39
Mixed Number: 1 16/39
Decimal: 1.410256
Percentage: 141.03%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    273/5 becomes 5/273
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    231/3 × 5/273
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    231 × 5 = 1155    3 × 273 = 819
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1155/819 = 55/39

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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