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Divide 7/42 with 9/8

1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 1 1/8

7/42 ÷ 9/8 is 4/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/8: 8/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/42 ÷ 9/8 = 7/42 × 8/9
  3. = 7 × 8/42 × 9 = 56/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/27

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