27/7 divided by 42/7

27/7 ÷ 42/7
=
9 14
Decimal: 0.642857
Percentage: 64.29%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/7 becomes 7/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    27/7 × 7/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    27 × 7 = 189    7 × 42 = 294
  4. 4
    Simplify
    189/294 = 9/14

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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