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Divide 15/4 with 42/49

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 42/49

15/4 ÷ 42/49 is 35/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/49: 49/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/4 ÷ 42/49 = 15/4 × 49/42
  3. = 15 × 49/4 × 42 = 735/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
  5. In mixed form: 43/8

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