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Divide 42/18 with 42/4

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 10 2/4

42/18 ÷ 42/4 is 2/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/4: 4/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 42/4 = 42/18 × 4/42
  3. = 42 × 4/18 × 42 = 168/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9

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