42/5 divided by 20/3

42/5 ÷ 20/3
=
63 50
Mixed Number: 1 13/50
Decimal: 1.26
Percentage: 126%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    20/3 becomes 3/20
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 3/20
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    5 × 20 = 100
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/100 = 63/50

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.

Try Another Calculation