16/3 divided by 45/5

16/3 ÷ 45/5
=
16 27
Decimal: 0.592593
Percentage: 59.26%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    45/5 becomes 5/45
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    16/3 × 5/45
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    16 × 5 = 80    3 × 45 = 135
  4. 4
    Simplify
    80/135 = 16/27

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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