Answers

Divide 42/24 with 42/60

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 42/60

42/24 ÷ 42/60 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/24 ÷ 42/60 = 42/24 × 60/42
3. = 42 × 60/24 × 42 = 2520/1008
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
5. In mixed form: 21/2

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