42/5 divided by 55/3

42/5 ÷ 55/3
=
126 275
Decimal: 0.458182
Percentage: 45.82%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/3 becomes 3/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 3/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    5 × 55 = 275
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/275 = 126/275

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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