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Divide 42/24 with 8/48

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 8/48

42/24 ÷ 8/48 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/48: 48/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 8/48 = 42/24 × 48/8
  3. = 42 × 48/24 × 8 = 2016/192
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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