42/5 divided by 170/3

42/5 ÷ 170/3
=
63 425
Decimal: 0.148235
Percentage: 14.82%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    170/3 becomes 3/170
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 3/170
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    5 × 170 = 850
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/850 = 63/425

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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