45/5 divided by 157/3

45/5 ÷ 157/3
=
27 157
Decimal: 0.171975
Percentage: 17.2%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/3 becomes 3/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    45/5 × 3/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    45 × 3 = 135    5 × 157 = 785
  4. 4
    Simplify
    135/785 = 27/157

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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