Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 42/2 with 45/3

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 15 0/3

42/2 ÷ 45/3 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/3: 3/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 45/3 = 42/2 × 3/45
  3. = 42 × 3/2 × 45 = 126/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com