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Divide 15/2 with 21/12

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1 9/12

15/2 ÷ 21/12 is 30/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/12: 12/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/2 ÷ 21/12 = 15/2 × 12/21
  3. = 15 × 12/2 × 21 = 180/42
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
  5. In mixed form: 42/7

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