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Divide 42/5 with 35/9

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3 8/9

42/5 ÷ 35/9 is 54/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 35/9: 9/35
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 35/9 = 42/5 × 9/35
  3. = 42 × 9/5 × 35 = 378/175
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/25
  5. In mixed form: 24/25

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