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Divide 28/2 with 42/5

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 8 2/5

28/2 ÷ 42/5 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 28/2 ÷ 42/5 = 28/2 × 5/42
  3. = 28 × 5/2 × 42 = 140/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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