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Divide 42/14 with 20/15

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 5/15

42/14 ÷ 20/15 is 9/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/15: 15/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 20/15 = 42/14 × 15/20
  3. = 42 × 15/14 × 20 = 630/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  5. In mixed form: 21/4

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