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Divide 42/5 with 50/30

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 20/30

42/5 ÷ 50/30 is 126/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/30: 30/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 50/30 = 42/5 × 30/50
  3. = 42 × 30/5 × 50 = 1260/250
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/25
  5. In mixed form: 51/25

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