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Divide 30/24 with 42/40

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1 2/40

30/24 ÷ 42/40 is 25/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 30/24 ÷ 42/40 = 30/24 × 40/42
  3. = 30 × 40/24 × 42 = 1200/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
  5. In mixed form: 14/21

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