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Divide 42/2 with 8/60

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 8/60

42/2 ÷ 8/60 is 315/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/60: 60/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 8/60 = 42/2 × 60/8
  3. = 42 × 60/2 × 8 = 2520/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 315/2
  5. In mixed form: 1571/2

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