42/3 divided by 27/6

42/3 ÷ 27/6
=
28 9
Mixed Number: 3 1/9
Decimal: 3.111111
Percentage: 311.11%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    27/6 becomes 6/27
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 6/27
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 6 = 252    3 × 27 = 81
  4. 4
    Simplify
    252/81 = 28/9

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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