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Divide 42/15 with 18/42

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 18/42

42/15 ÷ 18/42 is 98/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/42: 42/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 18/42 = 42/15 × 42/18
  3. = 42 × 42/15 × 18 = 1764/270
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
  5. In mixed form: 68/15

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