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Divide 42/36 with 56/6

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

42/36 ÷ 56/6 is 1/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/6: 6/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 56/6 = 42/36 × 6/56
  3. = 42 × 6/36 × 56 = 252/2016
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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