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Divide 42/15 with 25/9

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2 7/9

42/15 ÷ 25/9 is 126/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/9: 9/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 25/9 = 42/15 × 9/25
  3. = 42 × 9/15 × 25 = 378/375
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/125
  5. In mixed form: 11/125

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