24/3 divided by 71/5

24/3 ÷ 71/5
=
40 71
Decimal: 0.56338
Percentage: 56.34%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/5 becomes 5/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    24/3 × 5/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    24 × 5 = 120    3 × 71 = 213
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/213 = 40/71

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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