42/3 divided by 47/6

42/3 ÷ 47/6
=
84 47
Mixed Number: 1 37/47
Decimal: 1.787234
Percentage: 178.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    47/6 becomes 6/47
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 6/47
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 6 = 252    3 × 47 = 141
  4. 4
    Simplify
    252/141 = 84/47

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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