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Divide 7/2 with 24/42

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 24/42

7/2 ÷ 24/42 is 49/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/42: 42/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/2 ÷ 24/42 = 7/2 × 42/24
  3. = 7 × 42/2 × 24 = 294/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
  5. In mixed form: 61/8

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