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Divide 42/36 with 14/21

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 14/21

42/36 ÷ 14/21 is 7/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/21: 21/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 14/21 = 42/36 × 21/14
  3. = 42 × 21/36 × 14 = 882/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  5. In mixed form: 13/4

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