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Divide 54/9 with 42/8

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 5 2/8

54/9 ÷ 42/8 is 8/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/9 ÷ 42/8 = 54/9 × 8/42
  3. = 54 × 8/9 × 42 = 432/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  5. In mixed form: 11/7

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