39/5 divided by 40/3

39/5 ÷ 40/3
=
117 200
Decimal: 0.585
Percentage: 58.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/3 becomes 3/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    39/5 × 3/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    39 × 3 = 117    5 × 40 = 200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    117/200 = 117/200

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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