40/5 divided by 179/3

40/5 ÷ 179/3
=
24 179
Decimal: 0.134078
Percentage: 13.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    179/3 becomes 3/179
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 3/179
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    5 × 179 = 895
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/895 = 24/179

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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