231/5 divided by 238/3

231/5 ÷ 238/3
=
99 170
Decimal: 0.582353
Percentage: 58.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    238/3 becomes 3/238
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    231/5 × 3/238
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    231 × 3 = 693    5 × 238 = 1190
  4. 4
    Simplify
    693/1190 = 99/170

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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