53/6 divided by 42/3

53/6 ÷ 42/3
=
53 84
Decimal: 0.630952
Percentage: 63.1%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/3 becomes 3/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    53/6 × 3/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    53 × 3 = 159    6 × 42 = 252
  4. 4
    Simplify
    159/252 = 53/84

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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