42/7 divided by 59/7

42/7 ÷ 59/7
=
42 59
Decimal: 0.711864
Percentage: 71.19%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    59/7 becomes 7/59
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/7 × 7/59
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 7 = 294    7 × 59 = 413
  4. 4
    Simplify
    294/413 = 42/59

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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