53/3 divided by 42/6

53/3 ÷ 42/6
=
53 21
Mixed Number: 2 11/21
Decimal: 2.52381
Percentage: 252.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/6 becomes 6/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/3 × 6/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 6 = 318    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    318/126 = 53/21

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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