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Divide 42/24 with 20/35

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 20/35

42/24 ÷ 20/35 is 49/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/35: 35/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 20/35 = 42/24 × 35/20
  3. = 42 × 35/24 × 20 = 1470/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
  5. In mixed form: 31/16

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