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Divide 42/36 with 5/32

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 5/32

42/36 ÷ 5/32 is 112/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/32: 32/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 5/32 = 42/36 × 32/5
  3. = 42 × 32/36 × 5 = 1344/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/15
  5. In mixed form: 77/15

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