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Divide 42/36 with 28/27

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1 1/27

42/36 ÷ 28/27 is 9/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/27: 27/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 28/27 = 42/36 × 27/28
  3. = 42 × 27/36 × 28 = 1134/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  5. In mixed form: 11/8

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