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Divide 42/2 with 48/6

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 8 0/6

42/2 ÷ 48/6 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/6: 6/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 48/6 = 42/2 × 6/48
  3. = 42 × 6/2 × 48 = 252/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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