71/2 divided by 27/4

71/2 ÷ 27/4
=
142 27
Mixed Number: 5 7/27
Decimal: 5.259259
Percentage: 525.93%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    27/4 becomes 4/27
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    71/2 × 4/27
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    71 × 4 = 284    2 × 27 = 54
  4. 4
    Simplify
    284/54 = 142/27

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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