287/2 divided by 240/3

287/2 ÷ 240/3
=
287 160
Mixed Number: 1 127/160
Decimal: 1.79375
Percentage: 179.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    240/3 becomes 3/240
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    287/2 × 3/240
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    287 × 3 = 861    2 × 240 = 480
  4. 4
    Simplify
    861/480 = 287/160

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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