12/3 divided by 48/5

12/3 ÷ 48/5
=
5 12
Decimal: 0.416667
Percentage: 41.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    48/5 becomes 5/48
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/3 × 5/48
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 5 = 60    3 × 48 = 144
  4. 4
    Simplify
    60/144 = 5/12

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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