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Divide 50/21 with 42/20

1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 2 2/20

50/21 ÷ 42/20 is 500/441.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/21 ÷ 42/20 = 50/21 × 20/42
  3. = 50 × 20/21 × 42 = 1000/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 500/441
  5. In mixed form: 159/441

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