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Divide 50/42 with 36/80

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 36/80

50/42 ÷ 36/80 is 500/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

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

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