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Divide 42/28 with 1/7

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1/7

42/28 ÷ 1/7 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/7: 7/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 1/7 = 42/28 × 7/1
  3. = 42 × 7/28 × 1 = 294/28
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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