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Divide 54/24 with 5/42

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 5/42

54/24 ÷ 5/42 is 189/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/24 ÷ 5/42 = 54/24 × 42/5
  3. = 54 × 42/24 × 5 = 2268/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/10
  5. In mixed form: 189/10

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