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Divide 36/21 with 42/8

1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 5 2/8

36/21 ÷ 42/8 is 16/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/21 ÷ 42/8 = 36/21 × 8/42
  3. = 36 × 8/21 × 42 = 288/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/49

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