40/5 divided by 80/3

40/5 ÷ 80/3
=
3 10
Decimal: 0.3
Percentage: 30%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    80/3 becomes 3/80
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 3/80
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    5 × 80 = 400
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/400 = 3/10

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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