78/5 divided by 48/3

78/5 ÷ 48/3
=
39 40
Decimal: 0.975
Percentage: 97.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    48/3 becomes 3/48
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    78/5 × 3/48
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    78 × 3 = 234    5 × 48 = 240
  4. 4
    Simplify
    234/240 = 39/40

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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