3/4 divided by 8/5

3/4 ÷ 8/5
=
15 32
Decimal: 0.46875
Percentage: 46.88%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/5 becomes 5/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    3/4 × 5/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    3 × 5 = 15    4 × 8 = 32
  4. 4
    Simplify
    15/32 = 15/32

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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