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Divide 42/6 with 21/14

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1 7/14

42/6 ÷ 21/14 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/14: 14/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 21/14 = 42/6 × 14/21
  3. = 42 × 14/6 × 21 = 588/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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