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Divide 15/12 with 42/49

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 42/49

15/12 ÷ 42/49 is 35/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/49: 49/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/12 ÷ 42/49 = 15/12 × 49/42
  3. = 15 × 49/12 × 42 = 735/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/24
  5. In mixed form: 111/24

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