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Divide 1/5 with 42/28

1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 1 14/28

1/5 ÷ 42/28 is 2/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/28: 28/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/5 ÷ 42/28 = 1/5 × 28/42
  3. = 1 × 28/5 × 42 = 28/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15

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