42/3 divided by 97/5

42/3 ÷ 97/5
=
70 97
Decimal: 0.721649
Percentage: 72.16%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    97/5 becomes 5/97
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/3 × 5/97
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    3 × 97 = 291
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/291 = 70/97

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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