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Divide 50/48 with 42/56

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 42/56

50/48 ÷ 42/56 is 25/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/48 ÷ 42/56 = 50/48 × 56/42
  3. = 50 × 56/48 × 42 = 2800/2016
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
  5. In mixed form: 17/18

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