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Divide 42/9 with 9/7

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

42/9 ÷ 9/7 is 98/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/7: 7/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 9/7 = 42/9 × 7/9
  3. = 42 × 7/9 × 9 = 294/81
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/27
  5. In mixed form: 317/27

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