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Divide 42/3 with 48/42

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 6/42

42/3 ÷ 48/42 is 49/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/42: 42/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 48/42 = 42/3 × 42/48
  3. = 42 × 42/3 × 48 = 1764/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
  5. In mixed form: 121/4

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