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Divide 15/2 with 42/18

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 2 6/18

15/2 ÷ 42/18 is 45/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/2 ÷ 42/18 = 15/2 × 18/42
  3. = 15 × 18/2 × 42 = 270/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/14
  5. In mixed form: 33/14

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