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Divide 49/2 with 42/9

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 4 6/9

49/2 ÷ 42/9 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/2 ÷ 42/9 = 49/2 × 9/42
  3. = 49 × 9/2 × 42 = 441/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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