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Divide 42/8 with 6/9

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 6/9

42/8 ÷ 6/9 is 63/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/9: 9/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 6/9 = 42/8 × 9/6
  3. = 42 × 9/8 × 6 = 378/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  5. In mixed form: 77/8

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