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Divide 42/35 with 4/8

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 4/8

42/35 ÷ 4/8 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/8: 8/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/35 ÷ 4/8 = 42/35 × 8/4
  3. = 42 × 8/35 × 4 = 336/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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