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Divide 42/9 with 42/50

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 42/50

42/9 ÷ 42/50 is 50/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/50: 50/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 42/50 = 42/9 × 50/42
  3. = 42 × 50/9 × 42 = 2100/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/9
  5. In mixed form: 55/9

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