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Divide 42/4 with 15/24

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 15/24

42/4 ÷ 15/24 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/24: 24/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 15/24 = 42/4 × 24/15
  3. = 42 × 24/4 × 15 = 1008/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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