42/7 divided by 55/7

42/7 ÷ 55/7
=
42 55
Decimal: 0.763636
Percentage: 76.36%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    55/7 becomes 7/55
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/7 × 7/55
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 7 = 294    7 × 55 = 385
  4. 4
    Simplify
    294/385 = 42/55

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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