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Divide 42/15 with 16/45

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 16/45

42/15 ÷ 16/45 is 63/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/45: 45/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 16/45 = 42/15 × 45/16
  3. = 42 × 45/15 × 16 = 1890/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  5. In mixed form: 77/8

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