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Divide 42/5 with 49/56

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 49/56

42/5 ÷ 49/56 is 48/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/56: 56/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 49/56 = 42/5 × 56/49
  3. = 42 × 56/5 × 49 = 2352/245
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
  5. In mixed form: 93/5

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