12/3 divided by 53/5

12/3 ÷ 53/5
=
20 53
Decimal: 0.377358
Percentage: 37.74%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    53/5 becomes 5/53
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/3 × 5/53
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 5 = 60    3 × 53 = 159
  4. 4
    Simplify
    60/159 = 20/53

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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