Answers

Divide 54/42 with 42/5

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

54/42 ÷ 42/5 is 15/98.

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, 54/42 ÷ 42/5 = 54/42 × 5/42
3. = 54 × 5/42 × 42 = 270/1764
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/98

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