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Divide 15/6 with 5/42

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 5/42

15/6 ÷ 5/42 is 21/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/6 ÷ 5/42 = 15/6 × 42/5
  3. = 15 × 42/6 × 5 = 630/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/1

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