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Divide 12/9 with 42/24

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 1 18/24

12/9 ÷ 42/24 is 16/21.

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, 12/9 ÷ 42/24 = 12/9 × 24/42
  3. = 12 × 24/9 × 42 = 288/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/21

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