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Divide 42/30 with 15/18

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 15/18

42/30 ÷ 15/18 is 42/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/18: 18/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/30 ÷ 15/18 = 42/30 × 18/15
  3. = 42 × 18/30 × 15 = 756/450
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/25
  5. In mixed form: 117/25

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