40/6 divided by 27/3

40/6 ÷ 27/3
=
20 27
Decimal: 0.740741
Percentage: 74.07%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    27/3 becomes 3/27
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/6 × 3/27
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    6 × 27 = 162
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/162 = 20/27

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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