50/2 divided by 42/4

50/2 ÷ 42/4
=
50 21
Mixed Number: 2 8/21
Decimal: 2.380952
Percentage: 238.1%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/4 becomes 4/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    50/2 × 4/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    50 × 4 = 200    2 × 42 = 84
  4. 4
    Simplify
    200/84 = 50/21

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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