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Divide 50/36 with 42/80

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 42/80

50/36 ÷ 42/80 is 500/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/80: 80/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/36 ÷ 42/80 = 50/36 × 80/42
  3. = 50 × 80/36 × 42 = 4000/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 500/189
  5. In mixed form: 2122/189

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