40/5 divided by 153/3

40/5 ÷ 153/3
=
8 51
Decimal: 0.156863
Percentage: 15.69%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    153/3 becomes 3/153
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 3/153
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    5 × 153 = 765
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/765 = 8/51

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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