39/3 divided by 117/5

39/3 ÷ 117/5
=
5 9
Decimal: 0.555556
Percentage: 55.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    117/5 becomes 5/117
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    39/3 × 5/117
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    39 × 5 = 195    3 × 117 = 351
  4. 4
    Simplify
    195/351 = 5/9

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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