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Divide 42/24 with 25/20

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 1 5/20

42/24 ÷ 25/20 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/20: 20/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 25/20 = 42/24 × 20/25
  3. = 42 × 20/24 × 25 = 840/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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