To show equality with fractions both fractions should be converted to show their values with the same denominator then draw a picture of those fractions.
Remember that you can only compare fractions with the same denominator as is said with other operations dealing with fractions.
I think the answer would be 89
6/42 = n/7
Multiply by 7.
42/42 = n.
n = 1.
numerator = 42.
To find the answer ,multiply 2 1/2 by 2/5
(2/5)*(2 1/2)=1
Therefore you should use 1 cup of flour.