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Divide 42/28 with 24/72

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 24/72

42/28 ÷ 24/72 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/72: 72/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 24/72 = 42/28 × 72/24
  3. = 42 × 72/28 × 24 = 3024/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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