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Divide 42/24 with 30/21

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 1 9/21

42/24 ÷ 30/21 is 49/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/21: 21/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 30/21 = 42/24 × 21/30
  3. = 42 × 21/24 × 30 = 882/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
  5. In mixed form: 19/40

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