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Divide 42/5 with 18/50

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 18/50

42/5 ÷ 18/50 is 70/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/50: 50/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 18/50 = 42/5 × 50/18
  3. = 42 × 50/5 × 18 = 2100/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/3
  5. In mixed form: 231/3

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