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Divide 21/14 with 42/60

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 42/60

21/14 ÷ 42/60 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/14 ÷ 42/60 = 21/14 × 60/42
  3. = 21 × 60/14 × 42 = 1260/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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