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Divide 24/9 with 42/72

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 42/72

24/9 ÷ 42/72 is 32/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/9 ÷ 42/72 = 24/9 × 72/42
  3. = 24 × 72/9 × 42 = 1728/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/7
  5. In mixed form: 44/7

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