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Divide 42/50 with 8/7

1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 1 1/7

42/50 ÷ 8/7 is 147/200.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/50 ÷ 8/7 = 42/50 × 7/8
  3. = 42 × 7/50 × 8 = 294/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/200

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