4/3 divided by 42/5

4/3 ÷ 42/5
=
10 63
Decimal: 0.15873
Percentage: 15.87%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    4/3 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    4 × 5 = 20    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    20/126 = 10/63

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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