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Divide 5/42 with 21/14

1st number: 5/42, 2nd number: 1 7/14

5/42 ÷ 21/14 is 5/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/14: 14/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/42 ÷ 21/14 = 5/42 × 14/21
  3. = 5 × 14/42 × 21 = 70/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/63

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