42/4 divided by 56/4

42/4 ÷ 56/4
=
3 4
Decimal: 0.75
Percentage: 75%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/4 becomes 4/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 4/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 4 = 168    4 × 56 = 224
  4. 4
    Simplify
    168/224 = 3/4

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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