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Divide 50/15 with 42/84

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 42/84

50/15 ÷ 42/84 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/84: 84/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/15 ÷ 42/84 = 50/15 × 84/42
  3. = 50 × 84/15 × 42 = 4200/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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