42/4 divided by 63/5

42/4 ÷ 63/5
=
5 6
Decimal: 0.833333
Percentage: 83.33%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    63/5 becomes 5/63
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 5/63
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    4 × 63 = 252
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/252 = 5/6

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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