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Divide 10/42 with 8/5

1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 1 3/5

10/42 ÷ 8/5 is 25/168.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/42 ÷ 8/5 = 10/42 × 5/8
  3. = 10 × 5/42 × 8 = 50/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/168

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