Answers

Divide 42/36 with 12/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 12/36

42/36 ÷ 12/36 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 12/36: 36/12
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/36 ÷ 12/36 = 42/36 × 36/12
3. = 42 × 36/36 × 12 = 1512/432
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
5. In mixed form: 31/2

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