40/3 divided by 45/5

40/3 ÷ 45/5
=
40 27
Mixed Number: 1 13/27
Decimal: 1.481481
Percentage: 148.15%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    45/5 becomes 5/45
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/3 × 5/45
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 5 = 200    3 × 45 = 135
  4. 4
    Simplify
    200/135 = 40/27

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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