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Divide 35/2 with 42/8

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 5 2/8

35/2 ÷ 42/8 is 10/3.

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, 35/2 ÷ 42/8 = 35/2 × 8/42
  3. = 35 × 8/2 × 42 = 280/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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