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Divide 12/15 with 42/72

12/15 ÷ 42/72 is 48/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/15 ÷ 42/72 = 12/15 × 72/42
  3. = 12 × 72/15 × 42 = 864/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
  5. In mixed form: 113/35

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