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Divide 36/28 with 20/42

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 20/42

36/28 ÷ 20/42 is 27/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/42: 42/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/28 ÷ 20/42 = 36/28 × 42/20
  3. = 36 × 42/28 × 20 = 1512/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
  5. In mixed form: 27/10

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