118/4 divided by 42/4

118/4 ÷ 42/4
=
59 21
Mixed Number: 2 17/21
Decimal: 2.809524
Percentage: 280.95%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/4 becomes 4/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    118/4 × 4/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    118 × 4 = 472    4 × 42 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    472/168 = 59/21

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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