48/3 divided by 15/5

48/3 ÷ 15/5
=
16 3
Mixed Number: 5 1/3
Decimal: 5.333333
Percentage: 533.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    15/5 becomes 5/15
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    48/3 × 5/15
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    48 × 5 = 240    3 × 15 = 45
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/45 = 16/3

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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