18/7 divided by 42/7

18/7 ÷ 42/7
=
3 7
Decimal: 0.428571
Percentage: 42.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/7 becomes 7/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    18/7 × 7/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    18 × 7 = 126    7 × 42 = 294
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/294 = 3/7

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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