40/3 divided by 79/6

40/3 ÷ 79/6
=
80 79
Mixed Number: 1 1/79
Decimal: 1.012658
Percentage: 101.27%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/6 becomes 6/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/3 × 6/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 6 = 240    3 × 79 = 237
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/237 = 80/79

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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