21/5 divided by 84/3

21/5 ÷ 84/3
=
3 20
Decimal: 0.15
Percentage: 15%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/3 becomes 3/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    21/5 × 3/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    21 × 3 = 63    5 × 84 = 420
  4. 4
    Simplify
    63/420 = 3/20

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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