57/3 divided by 42/5

57/3 ÷ 42/5
=
95 42
Mixed Number: 2 11/42
Decimal: 2.261905
Percentage: 226.19%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    57/3 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    57 × 5 = 285    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    285/126 = 95/42

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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