71/5 divided by 142/3

71/5 ÷ 142/3
=
3 10
Decimal: 0.3
Percentage: 30%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    142/3 becomes 3/142
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/5 × 3/142
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 3 = 213    5 × 142 = 710
  4. 4
    Simplify
    213/710 = 3/10

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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