288/2 divided by 243/3

288/2 ÷ 243/3
=
16 9
Mixed Number: 1 7/9
Decimal: 1.777778
Percentage: 177.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    243/3 becomes 3/243
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    288/2 × 3/243
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    288 × 3 = 864    2 × 243 = 486
  4. 4
    Simplify
    864/486 = 16/9

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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