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Divide 42/9 with 15/21

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 15/21

42/9 ÷ 15/21 is 98/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/21: 21/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 15/21 = 42/9 × 21/15
  3. = 42 × 21/9 × 15 = 882/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
  5. In mixed form: 68/15

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