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Divide 48/21 with 36/42

1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 36/42

48/21 ÷ 36/42 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/42: 42/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/21 ÷ 36/42 = 48/21 × 42/36
  3. = 48 × 42/21 × 36 = 2016/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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