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Divide 84/8 with 42/10

1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 4 2/10

84/8 ÷ 42/10 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/10: 10/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/8 ÷ 42/10 = 84/8 × 10/42
  3. = 84 × 10/8 × 42 = 840/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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