Answers

Divide 42/36 with 42/49

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 42/49

42/36 ÷ 42/49 is 49/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/49: 49/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/36 ÷ 42/49 = 42/36 × 49/42
3. = 42 × 49/36 × 42 = 2058/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/36
5. In mixed form: 113/36

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