40/7 divided by 47/7

40/7 ÷ 47/7
=
40 47
Decimal: 0.851064
Percentage: 85.11%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    47/7 becomes 7/47
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/7 × 7/47
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 7 = 280    7 × 47 = 329
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/329 = 40/47

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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