42/5 divided by 83/6

42/5 ÷ 83/6
=
252 415
Decimal: 0.607229
Percentage: 60.72%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    83/6 becomes 6/83
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/5 × 6/83
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 6 = 252    5 × 83 = 415
  4. 4
    Simplify
    252/415 = 252/415

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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