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Divide 15/42 with 15/7

1st number: 15/42, 2nd number: 2 1/7

15/42 ÷ 15/7 is 1/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/7: 7/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/42 ÷ 15/7 = 15/42 × 7/15
  3. = 15 × 7/42 × 15 = 105/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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