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Divide 42/3 with 9/4

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 2 1/4

42/3 ÷ 9/4 is 56/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/4: 4/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 9/4 = 42/3 × 4/9
  3. = 42 × 4/3 × 9 = 168/27
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/9
  5. In mixed form: 62/9

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