28/3 divided by 40/5

28/3 ÷ 40/5
=
7 6
Mixed Number: 1 1/6
Decimal: 1.166667
Percentage: 116.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/5 becomes 5/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    28/3 × 5/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    28 × 5 = 140    3 × 40 = 120
  4. 4
    Simplify
    140/120 = 7/6

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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