Answers

Divide 42/8 with 5/10

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

42/8 ÷ 5/10 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/10: 10/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 5/10 = 42/8 × 10/5
3. = 42 × 10/8 × 5 = 420/40
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
5. In mixed form: 101/2

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