81/3 divided by 42/5

81/3 ÷ 42/5
=
45 14
Mixed Number: 3 3/14
Decimal: 3.214286
Percentage: 321.43%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    81/3 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    81 × 5 = 405    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    405/126 = 45/14

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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