42/7 divided by 8/7

42/7 ÷ 8/7
=
21 4
Mixed Number: 5 1/4
Decimal: 5.25
Percentage: 525%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    8/7 becomes 7/8
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/7 × 7/8
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 7 = 294    7 × 8 = 56
  4. 4
    Simplify
    294/56 = 21/4

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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