81/3 divided by 84/5

81/3 ÷ 84/5
=
45 28
Mixed Number: 1 17/28
Decimal: 1.607143
Percentage: 160.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    84/5 becomes 5/84
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    81/3 × 5/84
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    81 × 5 = 405    3 × 84 = 252
  4. 4
    Simplify
    405/252 = 45/28

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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