31/3 divided by 42/5

31/3 ÷ 42/5
=
155 126
Mixed Number: 1 29/126
Decimal: 1.230159
Percentage: 123.02%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    31/3 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    31 × 5 = 155    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    155/126 = 155/126

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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