4/3 divided by 16/5

4/3 ÷ 16/5
=
5 12
Decimal: 0.416667
Percentage: 41.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    16/5 becomes 5/16
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    4/3 × 5/16
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    4 × 5 = 20    3 × 16 = 48
  4. 4
    Simplify
    20/48 = 5/12

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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