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Divide 18/15 with 42/56

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 42/56

18/15 ÷ 42/56 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 18/15 ÷ 42/56 = 18/15 × 56/42
  3. = 18 × 56/15 × 42 = 1008/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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