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Divide 42/3 with 24/8

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 3 0/8

42/3 ÷ 24/8 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/8: 8/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 24/8 = 42/3 × 8/24
  3. = 42 × 8/3 × 24 = 336/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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