27/3 divided by 56/5

27/3 ÷ 56/5
=
45 56
Decimal: 0.803571
Percentage: 80.36%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/5 becomes 5/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    27/3 × 5/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    27 × 5 = 135    3 × 56 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    135/168 = 45/56

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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