54/3 divided by 42/4

54/3 ÷ 42/4
=
12 7
Mixed Number: 1 5/7
Decimal: 1.714286
Percentage: 171.43%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/4 becomes 4/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    54/3 × 4/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    54 × 4 = 216    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/126 = 12/7

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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