238/3 divided by 255/5

238/3 ÷ 255/5
=
14 9
Mixed Number: 1 5/9
Decimal: 1.555556
Percentage: 155.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    255/5 becomes 5/255
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    238/3 × 5/255
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    238 × 5 = 1190    3 × 255 = 765
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1190/765 = 14/9

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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