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Divide 42/15 with 3/7

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 3/7

42/15 ÷ 3/7 is 98/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/7: 7/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 3/7 = 42/15 × 7/3
  3. = 42 × 7/15 × 3 = 294/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
  5. In mixed form: 68/15

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