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Divide 10/2 with 42/50

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 42/50

10/2 ÷ 42/50 is 125/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/50: 50/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/2 ÷ 42/50 = 10/2 × 50/42
  3. = 10 × 50/2 × 42 = 500/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/21
  5. In mixed form: 520/21

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