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Divide 42/2 with 36/6

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 6 0/6

42/2 ÷ 36/6 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/6: 6/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 36/6 = 42/2 × 6/36
  3. = 42 × 6/2 × 36 = 252/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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