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Divide 42/15 with 3/84

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 3/84

42/15 ÷ 3/84 is 392/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/84: 84/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 3/84 = 42/15 × 84/3
  3. = 42 × 84/15 × 3 = 3528/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 392/5
  5. In mixed form: 782/5

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