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Divide 42/15 with 9/60

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 9/60

42/15 ÷ 9/60 is 56/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/60: 60/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 9/60 = 42/15 × 60/9
  3. = 42 × 60/15 × 9 = 2520/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/3
  5. In mixed form: 182/3

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