2/5 divided by 42/6

2/5 ÷ 42/6
=
2 35
Decimal: 0.057143
Percentage: 5.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/6 becomes 6/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    2/5 × 6/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    2 × 6 = 12    5 × 42 = 210
  4. 4
    Simplify
    12/210 = 2/35

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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