48/3 divided by 78/5

48/3 ÷ 78/5
=
40 39
Mixed Number: 1 1/39
Decimal: 1.025641
Percentage: 102.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    78/5 becomes 5/78
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    48/3 × 5/78
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    48 × 5 = 240    3 × 78 = 234
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/234 = 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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