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Divide 42/4 with 36/84

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 36/84

42/4 ÷ 36/84 is 49/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/84: 84/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 36/84 = 42/4 × 84/36
  3. = 42 × 84/4 × 36 = 3528/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/2
  5. In mixed form: 241/2

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