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Divide 50/8 with 42/21

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 2 0/21

50/8 ÷ 42/21 is 25/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/21: 21/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/8 ÷ 42/21 = 50/8 × 21/42
  3. = 50 × 21/8 × 42 = 1050/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/8
  5. In mixed form: 31/8

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