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Divide 42/24 with 6/42

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 6/42

42/24 ÷ 6/42 is 49/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/42: 42/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 6/42 = 42/24 × 42/6
  3. = 42 × 42/24 × 6 = 1764/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
  5. In mixed form: 121/4

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