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Divide 42/8 with 21/24

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 21/24

42/8 ÷ 21/24 is 6/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/24: 24/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 21/24 = 42/8 × 24/21
  3. = 42 × 24/8 × 21 = 1008/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1

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