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Divide 42/2 with 49/5

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 9 4/5

42/2 ÷ 49/5 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/5: 5/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 49/5 = 42/2 × 5/49
  3. = 42 × 5/2 × 49 = 210/98
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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