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Divide 36/3 with 42/15

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 2 12/15

36/3 ÷ 42/15 is 30/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/3 ÷ 42/15 = 36/3 × 15/42
  3. = 36 × 15/3 × 42 = 540/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
  5. In mixed form: 42/7

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