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Divide 42/5 with 3/49

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3/49

42/5 ÷ 3/49 is 686/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/49: 49/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 3/49 = 42/5 × 49/3
  3. = 42 × 49/5 × 3 = 2058/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 686/5
  5. In mixed form: 1371/5

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