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Divide 42/5 with 49/9

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 5 4/9

42/5 ÷ 49/9 is 54/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/9: 9/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 49/9 = 42/5 × 9/49
  3. = 42 × 9/5 × 49 = 378/245
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
  5. In mixed form: 119/35

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