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Divide 42/36 with 3/27

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 3/27

42/36 ÷ 3/27 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/27: 27/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 3/27 = 42/36 × 27/3
  3. = 42 × 27/36 × 3 = 1134/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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