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Divide 36/27 with 42/84

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 42/84

36/27 ÷ 42/84 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/84: 84/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/27 ÷ 42/84 = 36/27 × 84/42
  3. = 36 × 84/27 × 42 = 3024/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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