257/5 divided by 271/3

257/5 ÷ 271/3
=
771 1355
Decimal: 0.569004
Percentage: 56.9%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    271/3 becomes 3/271
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    257/5 × 3/271
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    257 × 3 = 771    5 × 271 = 1355
  4. 4
    Simplify
    771/1355 = 771/1355

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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