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Divide 35/42 with 2/5

35/42 ÷ 2/5 is 25/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 35/42 ÷ 2/5 = 35/42 × 5/2
  3. = 35 × 5/42 × 2 = 175/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
  5. In mixed form: 21/12

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