280/2 divided by 259/3

280/2 ÷ 259/3
=
60 37
Mixed Number: 1 23/37
Decimal: 1.621622
Percentage: 162.16%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    259/3 becomes 3/259
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    280/2 × 3/259
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    280 × 3 = 840    2 × 259 = 518
  4. 4
    Simplify
    840/518 = 60/37

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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