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Divide 42/24 with 24/12

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 2 0/12

42/24 ÷ 24/12 is 7/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/12: 12/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 24/12 = 42/24 × 12/24
  3. = 42 × 12/24 × 24 = 504/576
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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