53/4 divided by 40/2

53/4 ÷ 40/2
=
53 80
Decimal: 0.6625
Percentage: 66.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/2 becomes 2/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/4 × 2/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 2 = 106    4 × 40 = 160
  4. 4
    Simplify
    106/160 = 53/80

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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