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Divide 42/25 with 5/21

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 5/21

42/25 ÷ 5/21 is 882/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/21: 21/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/25 ÷ 5/21 = 42/25 × 21/5
  3. = 42 × 21/25 × 5 = 882/125
  4. In mixed form: 77/125

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