42/4 divided by 87/5

42/4 ÷ 87/5
=
35 58
Decimal: 0.603448
Percentage: 60.34%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    87/5 becomes 5/87
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 5/87
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    4 × 87 = 348
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/348 = 35/58

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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