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Divide 42/40 with 50/21

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 2 8/21

42/40 ÷ 50/21 is 441/1000.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/21: 21/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 50/21 = 42/40 × 21/50
  3. = 42 × 21/40 × 50 = 882/2000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/1000

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