240/3 divided by 278/5

240/3 ÷ 278/5
=
200 139
Mixed Number: 1 61/139
Decimal: 1.438849
Percentage: 143.88%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    278/5 becomes 5/278
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    240/3 × 5/278
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    240 × 5 = 1200    3 × 278 = 834
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1200/834 = 200/139

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.

Try Another Calculation