42/5 divided by 71/6

42/5 ÷ 71/6
=
252 355
Decimal: 0.709859
Percentage: 70.99%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/6 becomes 6/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 6/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 6 = 252    5 × 71 = 355
  4. 4
    Simplify
    252/355 = 252/355

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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