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Divide 42/15 with 49/28

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 21/28

42/15 ÷ 49/28 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/28: 28/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 49/28 = 42/15 × 28/49
  3. = 42 × 28/15 × 49 = 1176/735
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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