86/5 divided by 42/6

86/5 ÷ 42/6
=
86 35
Mixed Number: 2 16/35
Decimal: 2.457143
Percentage: 245.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    42/6 becomes 6/42
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    86/5 × 6/42
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    86 × 6 = 516    5 × 42 = 210
  4. 4
    Simplify
    516/210 = 86/35

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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