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Divide 42/18 with 42/15

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 2 12/15

42/18 ÷ 42/15 is 5/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 42/15 = 42/18 × 15/42
  3. = 42 × 15/18 × 42 = 630/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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