42/4 divided by 36/5

42/4 ÷ 36/5
=
35 24
Mixed Number: 1 11/24
Decimal: 1.458333
Percentage: 145.83%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    36/5 becomes 5/36
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 5/36
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    4 × 36 = 144
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/144 = 35/24

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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