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Divide 49/8 with 42/20

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 2 2/20

49/8 ÷ 42/20 is 35/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/8 ÷ 42/20 = 49/8 × 20/42
  3. = 49 × 20/8 × 42 = 980/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
  5. In mixed form: 211/12

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