85/5 divided by 143/3

85/5 ÷ 143/3
=
51 143
Decimal: 0.356643
Percentage: 35.66%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    143/3 becomes 3/143
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    85/5 × 3/143
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    85 × 3 = 255    5 × 143 = 715
  4. 4
    Simplify
    255/715 = 51/143

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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