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Divide 42/8 with 50/49

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1 1/49

42/8 ÷ 50/49 is 1029/200.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/49: 49/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 50/49 = 42/8 × 49/50
  3. = 42 × 49/8 × 50 = 2058/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1029/200
  5. In mixed form: 529/200

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