36/4 divided by 42/2

36/4 ÷ 42/2
=
3 7
Decimal: 0.428571
Percentage: 42.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/2 becomes 2/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    36/4 × 2/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    36 × 2 = 72    4 × 42 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    72/168 = 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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