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Divide 42/25 with 5/50

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 5/50

42/25 ÷ 5/50 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/50: 50/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/25 ÷ 5/50 = 42/25 × 50/5
  3. = 42 × 50/25 × 5 = 2100/125
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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