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Divide 42/4 with 42/30

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1 12/30

42/4 ÷ 42/30 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 42/30 = 42/4 × 30/42
  3. = 42 × 30/4 × 42 = 1260/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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