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Divide 3/2 with 42/60

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

3/2 ÷ 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, 3/2 ÷ 42/60 = 3/2 × 60/42
  3. = 3 × 60/2 × 42 = 180/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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