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Divide 42/5 with 25/42

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 25/42

42/5 ÷ 25/42 is 1764/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/42: 42/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 25/42 = 42/5 × 42/25
  3. = 42 × 42/5 × 25 = 1764/125
  4. In mixed form: 1414/125

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