17/2 divided by 42/3

17/2 ÷ 42/3
=
17 28
Decimal: 0.607143
Percentage: 60.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/3 becomes 3/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    17/2 × 3/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    17 × 3 = 51    2 × 42 = 84
  4. 4
    Simplify
    51/84 = 17/28

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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