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Divide 42/8 with 1/14

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1/14

42/8 ÷ 1/14 is 147/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/14: 14/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 1/14 = 42/8 × 14/1
  3. = 42 × 14/8 × 1 = 588/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/2
  5. In mixed form: 731/2

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