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Divide 42/36 with 6/5

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

42/36 ÷ 6/5 is 35/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/5: 5/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 6/5 = 42/36 × 5/6
  3. = 42 × 5/36 × 6 = 210/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36

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