40/2 divided by 83/3

40/2 ÷ 83/3
=
60 83
Decimal: 0.722892
Percentage: 72.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    83/3 becomes 3/83
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/2 × 3/83
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    2 × 83 = 166
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/166 = 60/83

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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