42/3 divided by 17/4

42/3 ÷ 17/4
=
56 17
Mixed Number: 3 5/17
Decimal: 3.294118
Percentage: 329.41%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/4 becomes 4/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 4/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 4 = 168    3 × 17 = 51
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/51 = 56/17

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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