232/3 divided by 261/5

232/3 ÷ 261/5
=
40 27
Mixed Number: 1 13/27
Decimal: 1.481481
Percentage: 148.15%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    261/5 becomes 5/261
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    232/3 × 5/261
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    232 × 5 = 1160    3 × 261 = 783
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1160/783 = 40/27

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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