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Divide 42/3 with 84/9

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 9 3/9

42/3 ÷ 84/9 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/9: 9/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 84/9 = 42/3 × 9/84
  3. = 42 × 9/3 × 84 = 378/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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