42/3 divided by 79/6

42/3 ÷ 79/6
=
84 79
Mixed Number: 1 5/79
Decimal: 1.063291
Percentage: 106.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    79/6 becomes 6/79
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 6/79
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 6 = 252    3 × 79 = 237
  4. 4
    Simplify
    252/237 = 84/79

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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