56/3 divided by 21/6

56/3 ÷ 21/6
=
16 3
Mixed Number: 5 1/3
Decimal: 5.333333
Percentage: 533.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    21/6 becomes 6/21
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/3 × 6/21
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 6 = 336    3 × 21 = 63
  4. 4
    Simplify
    336/63 = 16/3

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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