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Divide 42/36 with 2/3

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 2/3

42/36 ÷ 2/3 is 7/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/3: 3/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 2/3 = 42/36 × 3/2
  3. = 42 × 3/36 × 2 = 126/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  5. In mixed form: 13/4

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