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Divide 42/8 with 25/50

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 25/50

42/8 ÷ 25/50 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/50: 50/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 25/50 = 42/8 × 50/25
  3. = 42 × 50/8 × 25 = 2100/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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