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Divide 15/4 with 42/18

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 2 6/18

15/4 ÷ 42/18 is 45/28.

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, 15/4 ÷ 42/18 = 15/4 × 18/42
  3. = 15 × 18/4 × 42 = 270/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/28
  5. In mixed form: 117/28

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