42/3 divided by 39/6

42/3 ÷ 39/6
=
28 13
Mixed Number: 2 2/13
Decimal: 2.153846
Percentage: 215.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    39/6 becomes 6/39
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 6/39
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 6 = 252    3 × 39 = 117
  4. 4
    Simplify
    252/117 = 28/13

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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