27/3 divided by 42/4

27/3 ÷ 42/4
=
6 7
Decimal: 0.857143
Percentage: 85.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/4 becomes 4/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    27/3 × 4/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    27 × 4 = 108    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    108/126 = 6/7

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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