40/5 divided by 23/6

40/5 ÷ 23/6
=
48 23
Mixed Number: 2 2/23
Decimal: 2.086957
Percentage: 208.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    23/6 becomes 6/23
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 6/23
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 6 = 240    5 × 23 = 115
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/115 = 48/23

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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