54/7 divided by 42/7

54/7 ÷ 42/7
=
9 7
Mixed Number: 1 2/7
Decimal: 1.285714
Percentage: 128.57%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/7 becomes 7/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    54/7 × 7/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    54 × 7 = 378    7 × 42 = 294
  4. 4
    Simplify
    378/294 = 9/7

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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