42/5 divided by 144/3

42/5 ÷ 144/3
=
7 40
Decimal: 0.175
Percentage: 17.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/3 becomes 3/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 3/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    5 × 144 = 720
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/720 = 7/40

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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