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Divide 42/24 with 5/56

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/56

42/24 ÷ 5/56 is 98/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/56: 56/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 5/56 = 42/24 × 56/5
  3. = 42 × 56/24 × 5 = 2352/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/5
  5. In mixed form: 193/5

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