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Divide 18/8 with 9/42

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 9/42

18/8 ÷ 9/42 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/42: 42/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 18/8 ÷ 9/42 = 18/8 × 42/9
  3. = 18 × 42/8 × 9 = 756/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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