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Divide 15/3 with 42/63

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 42/63

15/3 ÷ 42/63 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/63: 63/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/3 ÷ 42/63 = 15/3 × 63/42
  3. = 15 × 63/3 × 42 = 945/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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