30/4 divided by 40/5

30/4 ÷ 40/5
=
15 16
Decimal: 0.9375
Percentage: 93.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/5 becomes 5/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    30/4 × 5/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    30 × 5 = 150    4 × 40 = 160
  4. 4
    Simplify
    150/160 = 15/16

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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