242/5 divided by 249/3

242/5 ÷ 249/3
=
242 415
Decimal: 0.583133
Percentage: 58.31%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    249/3 becomes 3/249
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    242/5 × 3/249
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    242 × 3 = 726    5 × 249 = 1245
  4. 4
    Simplify
    726/1245 = 242/415

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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