240/5 divided by 250/3

240/5 ÷ 250/3
=
72 125
Decimal: 0.576
Percentage: 57.6%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    250/3 becomes 3/250
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    240/5 × 3/250
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    240 × 3 = 720    5 × 250 = 1250
  4. 4
    Simplify
    720/1250 = 72/125

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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