42/7 divided by 51/7

42/7 ÷ 51/7
=
14 17
Decimal: 0.823529
Percentage: 82.35%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    51/7 becomes 7/51
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/7 × 7/51
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 7 = 294    7 × 51 = 357
  4. 4
    Simplify
    294/357 = 14/17

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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