Answers

Divide 42/60 with 42/36

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

42/60 ÷ 42/36 is 3/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/60 ÷ 42/36 = 42/60 × 36/42
3. = 42 × 36/60 × 42 = 1512/2520
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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