7/3 divided by 42/5

7/3 ÷ 42/5
=
5 18
Decimal: 0.277778
Percentage: 27.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/5 becomes 5/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    7/3 × 5/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    7 × 5 = 35    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    35/126 = 5/18

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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