278/2 divided by 250/3

278/2 ÷ 250/3
=
417 250
Mixed Number: 1 167/250
Decimal: 1.668
Percentage: 166.8%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    250/3 becomes 3/250
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    278/2 × 3/250
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    278 × 3 = 834    2 × 250 = 500
  4. 4
    Simplify
    834/500 = 417/250

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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