117/3 divided by 42/6

117/3 ÷ 42/6
=
39 7
Mixed Number: 5 4/7
Decimal: 5.571429
Percentage: 557.14%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/6 becomes 6/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    117/3 × 6/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    117 × 6 = 702    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    702/126 = 39/7

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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