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Divide 42/5 with 21/49

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 21/49

42/5 ÷ 21/49 is 98/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/49: 49/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 21/49 = 42/5 × 49/21
  3. = 42 × 49/5 × 21 = 2058/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/5
  5. In mixed form: 193/5

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