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Divide 42/8 with 18/30

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 18/30

42/8 ÷ 18/30 is 35/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/30: 30/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 18/30 = 42/8 × 30/18
  3. = 42 × 30/8 × 18 = 1260/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
  5. In mixed form: 83/4

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