40/5 divided by 57/6

40/5 ÷ 57/6
=
16 19
Decimal: 0.842105
Percentage: 84.21%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    57/6 becomes 6/57
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 6/57
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 6 = 240    5 × 57 = 285
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/285 = 16/19

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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