59/4 divided by 42/4

59/4 ÷ 42/4
=
59 42
Mixed Number: 1 17/42
Decimal: 1.404762
Percentage: 140.48%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/4 becomes 4/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    59/4 × 4/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    59 × 4 = 236    4 × 42 = 168
  4. 4
    Simplify
    236/168 = 59/42

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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