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Divide 21/6 with 8/42

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 8/42

21/6 ÷ 8/42 is 147/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/6 ÷ 8/42 = 21/6 × 42/8
  3. = 21 × 42/6 × 8 = 882/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/8
  5. In mixed form: 183/8

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