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Divide 42/5 with 96/21

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 4 12/21

42/5 ÷ 96/21 is 147/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 96/21: 21/96
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 96/21 = 42/5 × 21/96
  3. = 42 × 21/5 × 96 = 882/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/80
  5. In mixed form: 167/80

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