237/3 divided by 280/5

237/3 ÷ 280/5
=
79 56
Mixed Number: 1 23/56
Decimal: 1.410714
Percentage: 141.07%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    280/5 becomes 5/280
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    237/3 × 5/280
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    237 × 5 = 1185    3 × 280 = 840
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1185/840 = 79/56

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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