40/3 divided by 53/4

40/3 ÷ 53/4
=
160 159
Mixed Number: 1 1/159
Decimal: 1.006289
Percentage: 100.63%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    53/4 becomes 4/53
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/3 × 4/53
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 4 = 160    3 × 53 = 159
  4. 4
    Simplify
    160/159 = 160/159

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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