240/5 divided by 249/3

240/5 ÷ 249/3
=
48 83
Decimal: 0.578313
Percentage: 57.83%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    249/3 becomes 3/249
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    240/5 × 3/249
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    240 × 3 = 720    5 × 249 = 1245
  4. 4
    Simplify
    720/1245 = 48/83

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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