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Divide 42/2 with 18/4

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 4 2/4

42/2 ÷ 18/4 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/4: 4/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 18/4 = 42/2 × 4/18
  3. = 42 × 4/2 × 18 = 168/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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