21/5 divided by 8/6

21/5 ÷ 8/6
=
63 20
Mixed Number: 3 3/20
Decimal: 3.15
Percentage: 315%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/6 becomes 6/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    21/5 × 6/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    21 × 6 = 126    5 × 8 = 40
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/40 = 63/20

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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