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Divide 42/36 with 3/9

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 3/9

42/36 ÷ 3/9 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/9: 9/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 3/9 = 42/36 × 9/3
  3. = 42 × 9/36 × 3 = 378/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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