42/3 divided by 59/4

42/3 ÷ 59/4
=
56 59
Decimal: 0.949153
Percentage: 94.92%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/4 becomes 4/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 4/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 4 = 168    3 × 59 = 177
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/177 = 56/59

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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