56/3 divided by 38/5

56/3 ÷ 38/5
=
140 57
Mixed Number: 2 26/57
Decimal: 2.45614
Percentage: 245.61%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    38/5 becomes 5/38
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/3 × 5/38
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 5 = 280    3 × 38 = 114
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/114 = 140/57

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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