40/4 divided by 59/5

40/4 ÷ 59/5
=
50 59
Decimal: 0.847458
Percentage: 84.75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/5 becomes 5/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/4 × 5/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 5 = 200    4 × 59 = 236
  4. 4
    Simplify
    200/236 = 50/59

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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