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Divide 42/2 with 10/8

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1 2/8

42/2 ÷ 10/8 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/8: 8/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 10/8 = 42/2 × 8/10
  3. = 42 × 8/2 × 10 = 336/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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