42/3 divided by 15/4

42/3 ÷ 15/4
=
56 15
Mixed Number: 3 11/15
Decimal: 3.733333
Percentage: 373.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    15/4 becomes 4/15
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 4/15
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 4 = 168    3 × 15 = 45
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/45 = 56/15

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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