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Divide 42/9 with 15/36

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 15/36

42/9 ÷ 15/36 is 56/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/36: 36/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 15/36 = 42/9 × 36/15
  3. = 42 × 36/9 × 15 = 1512/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/5
  5. In mixed form: 111/5

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