42/6 divided by 54/3

42/6 ÷ 54/3
=
7 18
Decimal: 0.388889
Percentage: 38.89%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    54/3 becomes 3/54
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/6 × 3/54
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 3 = 126    6 × 54 = 324
  4. 4
    Simplify
    126/324 = 7/18

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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