40/3 divided by 50/5

40/3 ÷ 50/5
=
4 3
Mixed Number: 1 1/3
Decimal: 1.333333
Percentage: 133.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    50/5 becomes 5/50
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/3 × 5/50
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 5 = 200    3 × 50 = 150
  4. 4
    Simplify
    200/150 = 4/3

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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