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Divide 48/42 with 36/84

1st number: 1 6/42, 2nd number: 36/84

48/42 ÷ 36/84 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/84: 84/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/42 ÷ 36/84 = 48/42 × 84/36
  3. = 48 × 84/42 × 36 = 4032/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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