21/3 divided by 8/5

21/3 ÷ 8/5
=
35 8
Mixed Number: 4 3/8
Decimal: 4.375
Percentage: 437.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/5 becomes 5/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    21/3 × 5/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    21 × 5 = 105    3 × 8 = 24
  4. 4
    Simplify
    105/24 = 35/8

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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