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Divide 42/84 with 9/8

1st number: 42/84, 2nd number: 1 1/8

42/84 ÷ 9/8 is 4/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/8: 8/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/84 ÷ 9/8 = 42/84 × 8/9
  3. = 42 × 8/84 × 9 = 336/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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