12/4 divided by 15/2

12/4 ÷ 15/2
=
2 5
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    15/2 becomes 2/15
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/4 × 2/15
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 2 = 24    4 × 15 = 60
  4. 4
    Simplify
    24/60 = 2/5

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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