2/5 divided by 40/6

2/5 ÷ 40/6
=
3 50
Decimal: 0.06
Percentage: 6%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/6 becomes 6/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    2/5 × 6/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    2 × 6 = 12    5 × 40 = 200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    12/200 = 3/50

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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