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Divide 42/36 with 8/3

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

42/36 ÷ 8/3 is 7/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/3: 3/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 8/3 = 42/36 × 3/8
  3. = 42 × 3/36 × 8 = 126/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16

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