53/4 divided by 42/5

53/4 ÷ 42/5
=
265 168
Mixed Number: 1 97/168
Decimal: 1.577381
Percentage: 157.74%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/4 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 5 = 265    4 × 42 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    265/168 = 265/168

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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