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Divide 42/28 with 3/21

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 3/21

42/28 ÷ 3/21 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/21: 21/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 3/21 = 42/28 × 21/3
  3. = 42 × 21/28 × 3 = 882/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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