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Divide 42/5 with 48/49

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 48/49

42/5 ÷ 48/49 is 343/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/49: 49/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 48/49 = 42/5 × 49/48
  3. = 42 × 49/5 × 48 = 2058/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/40
  5. In mixed form: 823/40

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