42/4 divided by 57/2

42/4 ÷ 57/2
=
7 19
Decimal: 0.368421
Percentage: 36.84%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    57/2 becomes 2/57
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 2/57
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 2 = 84    4 × 57 = 228
  4. 4
    Simplify
    84/228 = 7/19

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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