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Divide 48/3 with 42/18

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 2 6/18

48/3 ÷ 42/18 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/3 ÷ 42/18 = 48/3 × 18/42
  3. = 48 × 18/3 × 42 = 864/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
  5. In mixed form: 66/7

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