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Divide 60/42 with 40/24

1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 1 16/24

60/42 ÷ 40/24 is 6/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/42 ÷ 40/24 = 60/42 × 24/40
  3. = 60 × 24/42 × 40 = 1440/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7

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