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Divide 42/24 with 6/21

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 6/21

42/24 ÷ 6/21 is 49/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/21: 21/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 6/21 = 42/24 × 21/6
  3. = 42 × 21/24 × 6 = 882/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
  5. In mixed form: 61/8

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