9/4 divided by 21/4

9/4 ÷ 21/4
=
3 7
Decimal: 0.428571
Percentage: 42.86%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    21/4 becomes 4/21
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    9/4 × 4/21
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    9 × 4 = 36    4 × 21 = 84
  4. 4
    Simplify
    36/84 = 3/7

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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