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Divide 42/5 with 18/81

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 18/81

42/5 ÷ 18/81 is 189/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/81: 81/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 18/81 = 42/5 × 81/18
  3. = 42 × 81/5 × 18 = 3402/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/5
  5. In mixed form: 374/5

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