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Divide 42/12 with 28/36

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 28/36

42/12 ÷ 28/36 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/36: 36/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 28/36 = 42/12 × 36/28
  3. = 42 × 36/12 × 28 = 1512/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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