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Divide 21/2 with 42/6

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 7 0/6

21/2 ÷ 42/6 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/6: 6/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/2 ÷ 42/6 = 21/2 × 6/42
  3. = 21 × 6/2 × 42 = 126/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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