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Divide 6/4 with 42/36

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1 6/36

6/4 ÷ 42/36 is 9/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 6/4 ÷ 42/36 = 6/4 × 36/42
  3. = 6 × 36/4 × 42 = 216/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
  5. In mixed form: 12/7

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