42/3 divided by 51/5

42/3 ÷ 51/5
=
70 51
Mixed Number: 1 19/51
Decimal: 1.372549
Percentage: 137.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    51/5 becomes 5/51
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 5/51
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    3 × 51 = 153
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/153 = 70/51

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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