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Divide 42/8 with 50/7

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 7 1/7

42/8 ÷ 50/7 is 147/200.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/7: 7/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 50/7 = 42/8 × 7/50
  3. = 42 × 7/8 × 50 = 294/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/200

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