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Divide 36/21 with 15/42

1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 15/42

36/21 ÷ 15/42 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/42: 42/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/21 ÷ 15/42 = 36/21 × 42/15
  3. = 36 × 42/21 × 15 = 1512/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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