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Divide 42/24 with 6/36

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 6/36

42/24 ÷ 6/36 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/36: 36/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 6/36 = 42/24 × 36/6
  3. = 42 × 36/24 × 6 = 1512/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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