12/4 divided by 38/5

12/4 ÷ 38/5
=
15 38
Decimal: 0.394737
Percentage: 39.47%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    38/5 becomes 5/38
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/4 × 5/38
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 5 = 60    4 × 38 = 152
  4. 4
    Simplify
    60/152 = 15/38

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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