42/4 divided by 53/2

42/4 ÷ 53/2
=
21 53
Decimal: 0.396226
Percentage: 39.62%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    53/2 becomes 2/53
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 2/53
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 2 = 84    4 × 53 = 212
  4. 4
    Simplify
    84/212 = 21/53

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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