17/6 divided by 40/3

17/6 ÷ 40/3
=
17 80
Decimal: 0.2125
Percentage: 21.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/3 becomes 3/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/6 × 3/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 3 = 51    6 × 40 = 240
  4. 4
    Simplify
    51/240 = 17/80

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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