238/5 divided by 257/3

238/5 ÷ 257/3
=
714 1285
Decimal: 0.555642
Percentage: 55.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    257/3 becomes 3/257
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    238/5 × 3/257
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    238 × 3 = 714    5 × 257 = 1285
  4. 4
    Simplify
    714/1285 = 714/1285

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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