38/5 divided by 16/3

38/5 ÷ 16/3
=
57 40
Mixed Number: 1 17/40
Decimal: 1.425
Percentage: 142.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    16/3 becomes 3/16
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    38/5 × 3/16
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    38 × 3 = 114    5 × 16 = 80
  4. 4
    Simplify
    114/80 = 57/40

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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