71/5 divided by 48/6

71/5 ÷ 48/6
=
71 40
Mixed Number: 1 31/40
Decimal: 1.775
Percentage: 177.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    48/6 becomes 6/48
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/5 × 6/48
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 6 = 426    5 × 48 = 240
  4. 4
    Simplify
    426/240 = 71/40

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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