42/3 divided by 42/4

42/3 ÷ 42/4
=
4 3
Mixed Number: 1 1/3
Decimal: 1.333333
Percentage: 133.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

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

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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