12/3 divided by 59/4

12/3 ÷ 59/4
=
16 59
Decimal: 0.271186
Percentage: 27.12%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/4 becomes 4/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/3 × 4/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 4 = 48    3 × 59 = 177
  4. 4
    Simplify
    48/177 = 16/59

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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