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Divide 24/15 with 42/84

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 42/84

24/15 ÷ 42/84 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/84: 84/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/15 ÷ 42/84 = 24/15 × 84/42
  3. = 24 × 84/15 × 42 = 2016/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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