84/3 divided by 157/5

84/3 ÷ 157/5
=
140 157
Decimal: 0.89172
Percentage: 89.17%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    157/5 becomes 5/157
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    84/3 × 5/157
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    84 × 5 = 420    3 × 157 = 471
  4. 4
    Simplify
    420/471 = 140/157

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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