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Divide 1/2 with 42/24

1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 18/24

1/2 ÷ 42/24 is 2/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/24: 24/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/2 ÷ 42/24 = 1/2 × 24/42
  3. = 1 × 24/2 × 42 = 24/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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