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Divide 42/2 with 81/15

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 5 6/15

42/2 ÷ 81/15 is 35/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 81/15: 15/81
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 81/15 = 42/2 × 15/81
  3. = 42 × 15/2 × 81 = 630/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
  5. In mixed form: 38/9

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