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Divide 42/8 with 25/10

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2 5/10

42/8 ÷ 25/10 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/10: 10/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 25/10 = 42/8 × 10/25
  3. = 42 × 10/8 × 25 = 420/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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