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Divide 42/4 with 24/7

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 3 3/7

42/4 ÷ 24/7 is 49/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/7: 7/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 24/7 = 42/4 × 7/24
  3. = 42 × 7/4 × 24 = 294/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
  5. In mixed form: 31/16

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