36/3 divided by 21/5

36/3 ÷ 21/5
=
20 7
Mixed Number: 2 6/7
Decimal: 2.857143
Percentage: 285.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    21/5 becomes 5/21
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    36/3 × 5/21
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    36 × 5 = 180    3 × 21 = 63
  4. 4
    Simplify
    180/63 = 20/7

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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