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Divide 50/42 with 45/50

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 45/50

50/42 ÷ 45/50 is 250/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/50: 50/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/42 ÷ 45/50 = 50/42 × 50/45
  3. = 50 × 50/42 × 45 = 2500/1890
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/189
  5. In mixed form: 161/189

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