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Divide 42/10 with 24/21

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 3/21

42/10 ÷ 24/21 is 147/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/21: 21/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 24/21 = 42/10 × 21/24
  3. = 42 × 21/10 × 24 = 882/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/40
  5. In mixed form: 327/40

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