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Divide 50/4 with 42/5

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 8 2/5

50/4 ÷ 42/5 is 125/84.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/4 ÷ 42/5 = 50/4 × 5/42
  3. = 50 × 5/4 × 42 = 250/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/84
  5. In mixed form: 141/84

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