240/3 divided by 277/5

240/3 ÷ 277/5
=
400 277
Mixed Number: 1 123/277
Decimal: 1.444043
Percentage: 144.4%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    277/5 becomes 5/277
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    240/3 × 5/277
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    240 × 5 = 1200    3 × 277 = 831
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1200/831 = 400/277

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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