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Divide 42/3 with 5/24

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 5/24

42/3 ÷ 5/24 is 336/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/24: 24/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 5/24 = 42/3 × 24/5
  3. = 42 × 24/3 × 5 = 1008/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 336/5
  5. In mixed form: 671/5

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