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Divide 42/24 with 2/49

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 2/49

42/24 ÷ 2/49 is 343/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/49: 49/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 2/49 = 42/24 × 49/2
  3. = 42 × 49/24 × 2 = 2058/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/8
  5. In mixed form: 427/8

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