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Divide 42/6 with 42/9

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 4 6/9

42/6 ÷ 42/9 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 42/9 = 42/6 × 9/42
  3. = 42 × 9/6 × 42 = 378/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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