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Divide 8/14 with 42/21

1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 2 0/21

8/14 ÷ 42/21 is 2/7.

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, 8/14 ÷ 42/21 = 8/14 × 21/42
  3. = 8 × 21/14 × 42 = 168/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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