40/2 divided by 53/4

40/2 ÷ 53/4
=
80 53
Mixed Number: 1 27/53
Decimal: 1.509434
Percentage: 150.94%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    53/4 becomes 4/53
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/2 × 4/53
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 4 = 160    2 × 53 = 106
  4. 4
    Simplify
    160/106 = 80/53

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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