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Divide 42/9 with 35/8

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 4 3/8

42/9 ÷ 35/8 is 16/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 35/8: 8/35
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 35/8 = 42/9 × 8/35
  3. = 42 × 8/9 × 35 = 336/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
  5. In mixed form: 11/15

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