17/3 divided by 27/5

17/3 ÷ 27/5
=
85 81
Mixed Number: 1 4/81
Decimal: 1.049383
Percentage: 104.94%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    27/5 becomes 5/27
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/3 × 5/27
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 5 = 85    3 × 27 = 81
  4. 4
    Simplify
    85/81 = 85/81

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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