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Divide 24/5 with 42/12

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 3 6/12

24/5 ÷ 42/12 is 48/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/5 ÷ 42/12 = 24/5 × 12/42
  3. = 24 × 12/5 × 42 = 288/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
  5. In mixed form: 113/35

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