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Divide 24/5 with 36/42

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 36/42

24/5 ÷ 36/42 is 28/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/42: 42/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/5 ÷ 36/42 = 24/5 × 42/36
  3. = 24 × 42/5 × 36 = 1008/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
  5. In mixed form: 53/5

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