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Divide 42/24 with 36/5

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 7 1/5

42/24 ÷ 36/5 is 35/144.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/5: 5/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 36/5 = 42/24 × 5/36
  3. = 42 × 5/24 × 36 = 210/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/144

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