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Divide 42/28 with 21/24

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 21/24

42/28 ÷ 21/24 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/24: 24/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 21/24 = 42/28 × 24/21
  3. = 42 × 24/28 × 21 = 1008/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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