257/2 divided by 159/3

257/2 ÷ 159/3
=
257 106
Mixed Number: 2 45/106
Decimal: 2.424528
Percentage: 242.45%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    159/3 becomes 3/159
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    257/2 × 3/159
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    257 × 3 = 771    2 × 159 = 318
  4. 4
    Simplify
    771/318 = 257/106

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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