51/7 divided by 40/7

51/7 ÷ 40/7
=
51 40
Mixed Number: 1 11/40
Decimal: 1.275
Percentage: 127.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/7 becomes 7/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    51/7 × 7/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    51 × 7 = 357    7 × 40 = 280
  4. 4
    Simplify
    357/280 = 51/40

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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