21/5 divided by 5/3

21/5 ÷ 5/3
=
63 25
Mixed Number: 2 13/25
Decimal: 2.52
Percentage: 252%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/3 becomes 3/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    21/5 × 3/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    21 × 3 = 63    5 × 5 = 25
  4. 4
    Simplify
    63/25 = 63/25

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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