17/6 divided by 21/3

17/6 ÷ 21/3
=
17 42
Decimal: 0.404762
Percentage: 40.48%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    21/3 becomes 3/21
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/6 × 3/21
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 3 = 51    6 × 21 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    51/126 = 17/42

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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