240/3 divided by 284/5

240/3 ÷ 284/5
=
100 71
Mixed Number: 1 29/71
Decimal: 1.408451
Percentage: 140.85%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    284/5 becomes 5/284
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    240/3 × 5/284
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    240 × 5 = 1200    3 × 284 = 852
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1200/852 = 100/71

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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