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Divide 42/28 with 4/9

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 4/9

42/28 ÷ 4/9 is 27/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/9: 9/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 4/9 = 42/28 × 9/4
  3. = 42 × 9/28 × 4 = 378/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/8
  5. In mixed form: 33/8

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