81/3 divided by 120/5

81/3 ÷ 120/5
=
9 8
Mixed Number: 1 1/8
Decimal: 1.125
Percentage: 112.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    120/5 becomes 5/120
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    81/3 × 5/120
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    81 × 5 = 405    3 × 120 = 360
  4. 4
    Simplify
    405/360 = 9/8

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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