240/2 divided by 229/3

240/2 ÷ 229/3
=
360 229
Mixed Number: 1 131/229
Decimal: 1.572052
Percentage: 157.21%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    229/3 becomes 3/229
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    240/2 × 3/229
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    240 × 3 = 720    2 × 229 = 458
  4. 4
    Simplify
    720/458 = 360/229

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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