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Divide 42/8 with 30/21

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1 9/21

42/8 ÷ 30/21 is 147/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/21: 21/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 30/21 = 42/8 × 21/30
  3. = 42 × 21/8 × 30 = 882/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/40
  5. In mixed form: 327/40

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