8/5 divided by 21/6

8/5 ÷ 21/6
=
16 35
Decimal: 0.457143
Percentage: 45.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    21/6 becomes 6/21
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/5 × 6/21
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 6 = 48    5 × 21 = 105
  4. 4
    Simplify
    48/105 = 16/35

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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