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Divide 42/5 with 42/49

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 42/49

42/5 ÷ 42/49 is 49/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/49: 49/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 42/49 = 42/5 × 49/42
  3. = 42 × 49/5 × 42 = 2058/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/5
  5. In mixed form: 94/5

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