42/4 divided by 17/5

42/4 ÷ 17/5
=
105 34
Mixed Number: 3 3/34
Decimal: 3.088235
Percentage: 308.82%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    17/5 becomes 5/17
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 5/17
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    4 × 17 = 68
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/68 = 105/34

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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