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Divide 42/36 with 49/70

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 49/70

42/36 ÷ 49/70 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/70: 70/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 49/70 = 42/36 × 70/49
  3. = 42 × 70/36 × 49 = 2940/1764
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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