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Divide 42/24 with 4/24

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 4/24

42/24 ÷ 4/24 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/24: 24/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 4/24 = 42/24 × 24/4
  3. = 42 × 24/24 × 4 = 1008/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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