81/3 divided by 155/5

81/3 ÷ 155/5
=
27 31
Decimal: 0.870968
Percentage: 87.1%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    155/5 becomes 5/155
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    81/3 × 5/155
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    81 × 5 = 405    3 × 155 = 465
  4. 4
    Simplify
    405/465 = 27/31

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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