1/3 divided by 5/6

1/3 ÷ 5/6
=
2 5
Decimal: 0.4
Percentage: 40%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/6 becomes 6/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    1/3 × 6/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    1 × 6 = 6    3 × 5 = 15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    6/15 = 2/5

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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