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Divide 42/15 with 21/35

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 21/35

42/15 ÷ 21/35 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/35: 35/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 21/35 = 42/15 × 35/21
  3. = 42 × 35/15 × 21 = 1470/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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