78/5 divided by 40/6

78/5 ÷ 40/6
=
117 50
Mixed Number: 2 17/50
Decimal: 2.34
Percentage: 234%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    40/6 becomes 6/40
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    78/5 × 6/40
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    78 × 6 = 468    5 × 40 = 200
  4. 4
    Simplify
    468/200 = 117/50

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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