38/3 divided by 40/5

38/3 ÷ 40/5
=
19 12
Mixed Number: 1 7/12
Decimal: 1.583333
Percentage: 158.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/5 becomes 5/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    38/3 × 5/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    38 × 5 = 190    3 × 40 = 120
  4. 4
    Simplify
    190/120 = 19/12

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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