40/5 divided by 81/6

40/5 ÷ 81/6
=
16 27
Decimal: 0.592593
Percentage: 59.26%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    81/6 becomes 6/81
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 6/81
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 6 = 240    5 × 81 = 405
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/405 = 16/27

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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