53/5 divided by 40/6

53/5 ÷ 40/6
=
159 100
Mixed Number: 1 59/100
Decimal: 1.59
Percentage: 159%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/6 becomes 6/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/5 × 6/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 6 = 318    5 × 40 = 200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    318/200 = 159/100

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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