42/5 divided by 45/3

42/5 ÷ 45/3
=
14 25
Decimal: 0.56
Percentage: 56%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    45/3 becomes 3/45
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 3/45
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    5 × 45 = 225
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/225 = 14/25

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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