42/2 divided by 118/4

42/2 ÷ 118/4
=
42 59
Decimal: 0.711864
Percentage: 71.19%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    118/4 becomes 4/118
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/2 × 4/118
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 4 = 168    2 × 118 = 236
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/236 = 42/59

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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