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Divide 42/21 with 30/42

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 30/42

42/21 ÷ 30/42 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/42: 42/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 30/42 = 42/21 × 42/30
  3. = 42 × 42/21 × 30 = 1764/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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