12/5 divided by 40/3

12/5 ÷ 40/3
=
9 50
Decimal: 0.18
Percentage: 18%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/3 becomes 3/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/5 × 3/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 3 = 36    5 × 40 = 200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    36/200 = 9/50

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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