237/3 divided by 279/5

237/3 ÷ 279/5
=
395 279
Mixed Number: 1 116/279
Decimal: 1.415771
Percentage: 141.58%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    279/5 becomes 5/279
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    237/3 × 5/279
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    237 × 5 = 1185    3 × 279 = 837
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1185/837 = 395/279

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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