Answers

Divide 42/27 with 42/36

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

42/27 ÷ 42/36 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 42/36 = 42/27 × 36/42
3. = 42 × 36/27 × 42 = 1512/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
5. In mixed form: 11/3

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