53/5 divided by 144/3

53/5 ÷ 144/3
=
53 240
Decimal: 0.220833
Percentage: 22.08%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/3 becomes 3/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/5 × 3/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 3 = 159    5 × 144 = 720
  4. 4
    Simplify
    159/720 = 53/240

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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