40/5 divided by 96/3

40/5 ÷ 96/3
=
1 4
Decimal: 0.25
Percentage: 25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    96/3 becomes 3/96
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/5 × 3/96
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    5 × 96 = 480
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/480 = 1/4

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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