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Divide 42/9 with 48/21

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 6/21

42/9 ÷ 48/21 is 49/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/21: 21/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 48/21 = 42/9 × 21/48
  3. = 42 × 21/9 × 48 = 882/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
  5. In mixed form: 21/24

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