49/3 divided by 42/5

49/3 ÷ 42/5
=
35 18
Mixed Number: 1 17/18
Decimal: 1.944444
Percentage: 194.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    49/3 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    49 × 5 = 245    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    245/126 = 35/18

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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