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Divide 8/7 with 42/54

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 42/54

8/7 ÷ 42/54 is 72/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/54: 54/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/7 ÷ 42/54 = 8/7 × 54/42
  3. = 8 × 54/7 × 42 = 432/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/49
  5. In mixed form: 123/49

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