60/4 divided by 40/5

60/4 ÷ 40/5
=
15 8
Mixed Number: 1 7/8
Decimal: 1.875
Percentage: 187.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/5 becomes 5/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    60/4 × 5/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    60 × 5 = 300    4 × 40 = 160
  4. 4
    Simplify
    300/160 = 15/8

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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