40/4 divided by 79/4

40/4 ÷ 79/4
=
40 79
Decimal: 0.506329
Percentage: 50.63%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/4 becomes 4/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/4 × 4/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 4 = 160    4 × 79 = 316
  4. 4
    Simplify
    160/316 = 40/79

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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