12/3 divided by 71/5

12/3 ÷ 71/5
=
20 71
Decimal: 0.28169
Percentage: 28.17%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/5 becomes 5/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/3 × 5/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 5 = 60    3 × 71 = 213
  4. 4
    Simplify
    60/213 = 20/71

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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