40/7 divided by 39/7

40/7 ÷ 39/7
=
40 39
Mixed Number: 1 1/39
Decimal: 1.025641
Percentage: 102.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    39/7 becomes 7/39
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/7 × 7/39
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 7 = 280    7 × 39 = 273
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/273 = 40/39

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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