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Divide 42/5 with 45/70

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 45/70

42/5 ÷ 45/70 is 196/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/70: 70/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 45/70 = 42/5 × 70/45
  3. = 42 × 70/5 × 45 = 2940/225
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/15
  5. In mixed form: 131/15

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