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Divide 42/9 with 28/7

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

42/9 ÷ 28/7 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/7: 7/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 28/7 = 42/9 × 7/28
  3. = 42 × 7/9 × 28 = 294/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
  5. In mixed form: 11/6

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