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Divide 45/8 with 45/42

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1 3/42

45/8 ÷ 45/42 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/42: 42/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/8 ÷ 45/42 = 45/8 × 42/45
  3. = 45 × 42/8 × 45 = 1890/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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