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Divide 5/4 with 25/42

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 25/42

5/4 ÷ 25/42 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/42: 42/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/4 ÷ 25/42 = 5/4 × 42/25
  3. = 5 × 42/4 × 25 = 210/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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