40/6 divided by 28/3

40/6 ÷ 28/3
=
5 7
Decimal: 0.714286
Percentage: 71.43%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    28/3 becomes 3/28
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/6 × 3/28
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 3 = 120    6 × 28 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    120/168 = 5/7

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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