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Divide 42/5 with 7/48

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 7/48

42/5 ÷ 7/48 is 288/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/48: 48/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 7/48 = 42/5 × 48/7
  3. = 42 × 48/5 × 7 = 2016/35
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/5
  5. In mixed form: 573/5

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