8/5 divided by 27/6

8/5 ÷ 27/6
=
16 45
Decimal: 0.355556
Percentage: 35.56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    27/6 becomes 6/27
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    8/5 × 6/27
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    8 × 6 = 48    5 × 27 = 135
  4. 4
    Simplify
    48/135 = 16/45

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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