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Divide 42/15 with 3/56

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 3/56

42/15 ÷ 3/56 is 784/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/56: 56/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 3/56 = 42/15 × 56/3
  3. = 42 × 56/15 × 3 = 2352/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 784/15
  5. In mixed form: 524/15

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