8/3 divided by 39/5

8/3 ÷ 39/5
=
40 117
Decimal: 0.34188
Percentage: 34.19%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    39/5 becomes 5/39
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/3 × 5/39
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 5 = 40    3 × 39 = 117
  4. 4
    Simplify
    40/117 = 40/117

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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