Answers

Divide 42/15 with 5/42

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 5/42

42/15 ÷ 5/42 is 588/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/15 ÷ 5/42 = 42/15 × 42/5
3. = 42 × 42/15 × 5 = 1764/75
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 588/25
5. In mixed form: 2313/25

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