42/5 divided by 53/6

42/5 ÷ 53/6
=
252 265
Decimal: 0.950943
Percentage: 95.09%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    53/6 becomes 6/53
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 6/53
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 6 = 252    5 × 53 = 265
  4. 4
    Simplify
    252/265 = 252/265

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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