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Divide 49/24 with 36/42

1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 36/42

49/24 ÷ 36/42 is 343/144.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/42: 42/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/24 ÷ 36/42 = 49/24 × 42/36
  3. = 49 × 42/24 × 36 = 2058/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/144
  5. In mixed form: 255/144

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