42/3 divided by 100/5

42/3 ÷ 100/5
=
7 10
Decimal: 0.7
Percentage: 70%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    100/5 becomes 5/100
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 5/100
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    3 × 100 = 300
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/300 = 7/10

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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