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Divide 42/28 with 4/5

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 4/5

42/28 ÷ 4/5 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/5: 5/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 4/5 = 42/28 × 5/4
  3. = 42 × 5/28 × 4 = 210/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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