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Divide 42/25 with 2/10

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 2/10

42/25 ÷ 2/10 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/10: 10/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/25 ÷ 2/10 = 42/25 × 10/2
  3. = 42 × 10/25 × 2 = 420/50
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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