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Divide 42/30 with 15/60

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 15/60

42/30 ÷ 15/60 is 28/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/60: 60/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/30 ÷ 15/60 = 42/30 × 60/15
  3. = 42 × 60/30 × 15 = 2520/450
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
  5. In mixed form: 53/5

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