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Divide 42/8 with 15/54

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 15/54

42/8 ÷ 15/54 is 189/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/54: 54/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 15/54 = 42/8 × 54/15
  3. = 42 × 54/8 × 15 = 2268/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/10
  5. In mixed form: 189/10

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