42/2 divided by 132/3

42/2 ÷ 132/3
=
21 44
Decimal: 0.477273
Percentage: 47.73%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    132/3 becomes 3/132
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/2 × 3/132
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    2 × 132 = 264
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/264 = 21/44

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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