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Divide 42/3 with 4/5

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 4/5

42/3 ÷ 4/5 is 35/2.

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, 42/3 ÷ 4/5 = 42/3 × 5/4
  3. = 42 × 5/3 × 4 = 210/12
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  5. In mixed form: 171/2

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