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Divide 21/14 with 6/42

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 6/42

21/14 ÷ 6/42 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/42: 42/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/14 ÷ 6/42 = 21/14 × 42/6
  3. = 21 × 42/14 × 6 = 882/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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