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Divide 42/8 with 5/35

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 5/35

42/8 ÷ 5/35 is 147/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/35: 35/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 5/35 = 42/8 × 35/5
  3. = 42 × 35/8 × 5 = 1470/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/4
  5. In mixed form: 363/4

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