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Divide 24/42 with 12/8

1st number: 24/42, 2nd number: 1 4/8

24/42 ÷ 12/8 is 8/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/42 ÷ 12/8 = 24/42 × 8/12
  3. = 24 × 8/42 × 12 = 192/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/21

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