40/3 divided by 78/5

40/3 ÷ 78/5
=
100 117
Decimal: 0.854701
Percentage: 85.47%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    78/5 becomes 5/78
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/3 × 5/78
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 5 = 200    3 × 78 = 234
  4. 4
    Simplify
    200/234 = 100/117

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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