27/3 divided by 24/5

27/3 ÷ 24/5
=
15 8
Mixed Number: 1 7/8
Decimal: 1.875
Percentage: 187.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    24/5 becomes 5/24
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    27/3 × 5/24
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    27 × 5 = 135    3 × 24 = 72
  4. 4
    Simplify
    135/72 = 15/8

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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