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Divide 42/15 with 18/54

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 18/54

42/15 ÷ 18/54 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/54: 54/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 18/54 = 42/15 × 54/18
  3. = 42 × 54/15 × 18 = 2268/270
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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