242/3 divided by 278/5

242/3 ÷ 278/5
=
605 417
Mixed Number: 1 188/417
Decimal: 1.450839
Percentage: 145.08%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    278/5 becomes 5/278
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    242/3 × 5/278
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    242 × 5 = 1210    3 × 278 = 834
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1210/834 = 605/417

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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