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Divide 15/12 with 3/42

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 3/42

15/12 ÷ 3/42 is 35/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/42: 42/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/12 ÷ 3/42 = 15/12 × 42/3
  3. = 15 × 42/12 × 3 = 630/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  5. In mixed form: 171/2

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