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Divide 30/2 with 42/8

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 5 2/8

30/2 ÷ 42/8 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 30/2 ÷ 42/8 = 30/2 × 8/42
  3. = 30 × 8/2 × 42 = 240/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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