3/5 divided by 8/3

3/5 ÷ 8/3
=
9 40
Decimal: 0.225
Percentage: 22.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/3 becomes 3/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    3/5 × 3/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    3 × 3 = 9    5 × 8 = 40
  4. 4
    Simplify
    9/40 = 9/40

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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