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Divide 42/18 with 8/84

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 8/84

42/18 ÷ 8/84 is 49/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/84: 84/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 8/84 = 42/18 × 84/8
  3. = 42 × 84/18 × 8 = 3528/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/2
  5. In mixed form: 241/2

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