40/5 divided by 83/6

40/5 ÷ 83/6
=
48 83
Decimal: 0.578313
Percentage: 57.83%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    83/6 becomes 6/83
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 6/83
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 6 = 240    5 × 83 = 415
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/415 = 48/83

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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