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Divide 42/24 with 45/60

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 45/60

42/24 ÷ 45/60 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/60: 60/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 45/60 = 42/24 × 60/45
  3. = 42 × 60/24 × 45 = 2520/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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