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Divide 8/3 with 49/42

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 7/42

8/3 ÷ 49/42 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/42: 42/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 49/42 = 8/3 × 42/49
  3. = 8 × 42/3 × 49 = 336/147
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
  5. In mixed form: 22/7

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