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Divide 36/27 with 15/42

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 15/42

36/27 ÷ 15/42 is 56/15.

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, 36/27 ÷ 15/42 = 36/27 × 42/15
  3. = 36 × 42/27 × 15 = 1512/405
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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