Answers

Divide 42/15 with 81/40

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 2 1/40

42/15 ÷ 81/40 is 112/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 81/40: 40/81
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/15 ÷ 81/40 = 42/15 × 40/81
3. = 42 × 40/15 × 81 = 1680/1215
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/81
5. In mixed form: 131/81

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