42/5 divided by 59/6

42/5 ÷ 59/6
=
252 295
Decimal: 0.854237
Percentage: 85.42%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/6 becomes 6/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 6/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 6 = 252    5 × 59 = 295
  4. 4
    Simplify
    252/295 = 252/295

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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