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Divide 42/8 with 2/50

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2/50

42/8 ÷ 2/50 is 525/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/50: 50/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 2/50 = 42/8 × 50/2
  3. = 42 × 50/8 × 2 = 2100/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 525/4
  5. In mixed form: 1311/4

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