48/5 divided by 144/3

48/5 ÷ 144/3
=
1 5
Decimal: 0.2
Percentage: 20%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/3 becomes 3/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    48/5 × 3/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    48 × 3 = 144    5 × 144 = 720
  4. 4
    Simplify
    144/720 = 1/5

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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