48/3 divided by 84/5

48/3 ÷ 84/5
=
20 21
Decimal: 0.952381
Percentage: 95.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/5 becomes 5/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    48/3 × 5/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    48 × 5 = 240    3 × 84 = 252
  4. 4
    Simplify
    240/252 = 20/21

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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