86/3 divided by 42/6

86/3 ÷ 42/6
=
86 21
Mixed Number: 4 2/21
Decimal: 4.095238
Percentage: 409.52%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/6 becomes 6/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/3 × 6/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 6 = 516    3 × 42 = 126
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/126 = 86/21

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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