18/3 divided by 40/4

18/3 ÷ 40/4
=
3 5
Decimal: 0.6
Percentage: 60%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/4 becomes 4/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    18/3 × 4/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    18 × 4 = 72    3 × 40 = 120
  4. 4
    Simplify
    72/120 = 3/5

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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