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Divide 84/42 with 8/42

1st number: 2 0/42, 2nd number: 8/42

84/42 ÷ 8/42 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/42 ÷ 8/42 = 84/42 × 42/8
  3. = 84 × 42/42 × 8 = 3528/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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