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Divide 15/12 with 42/9

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 4 6/9

15/12 ÷ 42/9 is 15/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/12 ÷ 42/9 = 15/12 × 9/42
  3. = 15 × 9/12 × 42 = 135/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56

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