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Divide 5/3 with 5/42

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

5/3 ÷ 5/42 is 14/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 5/42 = 5/3 × 42/5
  3. = 5 × 42/3 × 5 = 210/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/1

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