56/5 divided by 158/3

56/5 ÷ 158/3
=
84 395
Decimal: 0.212658
Percentage: 21.27%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    158/3 becomes 3/158
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/5 × 3/158
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 3 = 168    5 × 158 = 790
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/790 = 84/395

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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