5/3 divided by 16/6

5/3 ÷ 16/6
=
5 8
Decimal: 0.625
Percentage: 62.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    16/6 becomes 6/16
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    5/3 × 6/16
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    5 × 6 = 30    3 × 16 = 48
  4. 4
    Simplify
    30/48 = 5/8

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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