42/6 divided by 16/3

42/6 ÷ 16/3
=
21 16
Mixed Number: 1 5/16
Decimal: 1.3125
Percentage: 131.25%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    16/3 becomes 3/16
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/6 × 3/16
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    6 × 16 = 96
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/96 = 21/16

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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