42/4 divided by 52/5

42/4 ÷ 52/5
=
105 104
Mixed Number: 1 1/104
Decimal: 1.009615
Percentage: 100.96%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    52/5 becomes 5/52
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 5/52
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    4 × 52 = 208
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/208 = 105/104

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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