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Divide 24/9 with 21/42

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 21/42

24/9 ÷ 21/42 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/42: 42/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/9 ÷ 21/42 = 24/9 × 42/21
  3. = 24 × 42/9 × 21 = 1008/189
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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