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Divide 42/8 with 28/54

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 28/54

42/8 ÷ 28/54 is 81/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/54: 54/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 28/54 = 42/8 × 54/28
  3. = 42 × 54/8 × 28 = 2268/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/8
  5. In mixed form: 101/8

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