40/3 divided by 112/5

40/3 ÷ 112/5
=
25 42
Decimal: 0.595238
Percentage: 59.52%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    112/5 becomes 5/112
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/3 × 5/112
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 5 = 200    3 × 112 = 336
  4. 4
    Simplify
    200/336 = 25/42

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.

Try Another Calculation