112/3 divided by 42/5

112/3 ÷ 42/5
=
40 9
Mixed Number: 4 4/9
Decimal: 4.444444
Percentage: 444.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    112/3 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    112 × 5 = 560    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    560/126 = 40/9

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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