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Divide 21/15 with 42/56

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 42/56

21/15 ÷ 42/56 is 28/15.

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, 21/15 ÷ 42/56 = 21/15 × 56/42
  3. = 21 × 56/15 × 42 = 1176/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
  5. In mixed form: 113/15

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