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Divide 42/36 with 28/12

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 2 4/12

42/36 ÷ 28/12 is 1/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/12: 12/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 28/12 = 42/36 × 12/28
  3. = 42 × 12/36 × 28 = 504/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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