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Divide 24/5 with 42/18

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2 6/18

24/5 ÷ 42/18 is 72/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/5 ÷ 42/18 = 24/5 × 18/42
  3. = 24 × 18/5 × 42 = 432/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
  5. In mixed form: 22/35

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