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Divide 42/4 with 48/6

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 8 0/6

42/4 ÷ 48/6 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/6: 6/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 48/6 = 42/4 × 6/48
  3. = 42 × 6/4 × 48 = 252/192
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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