42/3 divided by 126/4

42/3 ÷ 126/4
=
4 9
Decimal: 0.444444
Percentage: 44.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    126/4 becomes 4/126
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 4/126
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 4 = 168    3 × 126 = 378
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/378 = 4/9

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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