42/4 divided by 54/4

42/4 ÷ 54/4
=
7 9
Decimal: 0.777778
Percentage: 77.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    54/4 becomes 4/54
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 4/54
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 4 = 168    4 × 54 = 216
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/216 = 7/9

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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