51/3 divided by 40/4

51/3 ÷ 40/4
=
17 10
Mixed Number: 1 7/10
Decimal: 1.7
Percentage: 170%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/4 becomes 4/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/3 × 4/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 4 = 204    3 × 40 = 120
  4. 4
    Simplify
    204/120 = 17/10

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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