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Divide 10/8 with 42/45

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 42/45

10/8 ÷ 42/45 is 75/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/45: 45/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/8 ÷ 42/45 = 10/8 × 45/42
  3. = 10 × 45/8 × 42 = 450/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/56
  5. In mixed form: 119/56

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