Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 21/4 with 42/70

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 42/70

21/4 ÷ 42/70 is 35/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 42/70 = 21/4 × 70/42
  3. = 21 × 70/4 × 42 = 1470/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
  5. In mixed form: 83/4

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com