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Divide 42/24 with 15/24

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 15/24

42/24 ÷ 15/24 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/24: 24/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 15/24 = 42/24 × 24/15
  3. = 42 × 24/24 × 15 = 1008/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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