125/3 divided by 42/6

125/3 ÷ 42/6
=
125 21
Mixed Number: 5 20/21
Decimal: 5.952381
Percentage: 595.24%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/6 becomes 6/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    125/3 × 6/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    125 × 6 = 750    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    750/126 = 125/21

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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