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Divide 15/5 with 42/30

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 12/30

15/5 ÷ 42/30 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/5 ÷ 42/30 = 15/5 × 30/42
  3. = 15 × 30/5 × 42 = 450/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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