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Divide 42/2 with 24/4

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 6 0/4

42/2 ÷ 24/4 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/4: 4/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 24/4 = 42/2 × 4/24
  3. = 42 × 4/2 × 24 = 168/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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