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Divide 42/9 with 36/14

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 8/14

42/9 ÷ 36/14 is 49/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/14: 14/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 36/14 = 42/9 × 14/36
  3. = 42 × 14/9 × 36 = 588/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/27
  5. In mixed form: 122/27

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