8/3 divided by 48/5

8/3 ÷ 48/5
=
5 18
Decimal: 0.277778
Percentage: 27.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    48/5 becomes 5/48
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/3 × 5/48
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 5 = 40    3 × 48 = 144
  4. 4
    Simplify
    40/144 = 5/18

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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