243/3 divided by 279/5

243/3 ÷ 279/5
=
45 31
Mixed Number: 1 14/31
Decimal: 1.451613
Percentage: 145.16%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    279/5 becomes 5/279
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    243/3 × 5/279
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    243 × 5 = 1215    3 × 279 = 837
  4. 4
    Simplify
    1215/837 = 45/31

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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