59/5 divided by 40/3

59/5 ÷ 40/3
=
177 200
Decimal: 0.885
Percentage: 88.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/3 becomes 3/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    59/5 × 3/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    59 × 3 = 177    5 × 40 = 200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    177/200 = 177/200

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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