240/3 divided by 280/5

240/3 ÷ 280/5
=
10 7
Mixed Number: 1 3/7
Decimal: 1.428571
Percentage: 142.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    280/5 becomes 5/280
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    240/3 × 5/280
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    240 × 5 = 1200    3 × 280 = 840
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1200/840 = 10/7

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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