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Divide 42/5 with 2/84

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2/84

42/5 ÷ 2/84 is 1764/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/84: 84/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 2/84 = 42/5 × 84/2
  3. = 42 × 84/5 × 2 = 3528/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1764/5
  5. In mixed form: 3524/5

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