42/6 divided by 38/3

42/6 ÷ 38/3
=
21 38
Decimal: 0.552632
Percentage: 55.26%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    38/3 becomes 3/38
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/6 × 3/38
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    6 × 38 = 228
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/228 = 21/38

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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